Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1985 to 1773 BCE. A beautiful and well-preserved example of an alabaster jar, complete with a disc-form lid with a small raised central disc to fit into the mouth of the vessel. The vessel itself is well-proportioned, with a wide disc rim, a gently curved body, and a slightly flared foot. The center of the vessel has been drilled out for storage. This type of vessel was used to hold kohl - the modern name for the dark eyeliner worn by the Egyptians. In the Middle Kingdom, the preferred shape was the squat jar with a wide, flat rim, like this example. Size: 2.8" Diameter x 2.5" H (7.1 cm x 6.4 cm)
Cf. Art Institute of Chicago, 1894.429a-b.
Provenance: private Illinois, USA collection; ex-private Chicago, Illinois, USA collection, assembled 1990s; ex-Ancient and Oriental, London, United Kingdom, part of a large private British collection, acquired 1960s and earlier
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Condition
Small chip to foot, but otherwise intact and excellent with smooth surfaces and earthen deposits on interior.