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Kohl jar

1700–1295 B.C.
FindspotPossibly from Rifeh, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueTravertine (Egyptian alabaster)
DimensionsHeight x diameter: 6 x 5.3 cm (2 3/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Credit LineEgyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession number07.1006b
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsTools and equipment
ProvenancePossibly from Deir Rifa. By 1907: with the Egyptian Research Account. 1907: Given to the MFA by the Egyptian Research Account.
(Accession Date: October 10, 1907)
Peg
early 3rd–mid 3rd century B.C.
Pestle
1550–1295 B.C.
Mortar
1550–1295 B.C.
Burnishing stone
1550–1295 B.C.
Stone seal
600–550 B.C.
Rubbing stone (?)
2400–1550 B.C.
Group shot:  a)19.1572; b) 19.1575; c) 19.1586; d) 19.1584; e) 19.1580; f) 19.1569-70; g) 50.40…
2000–1500 B.C.
Weights?
1570–1070 B.C.