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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Fragments of a cosmetic vessel
Date Made:1570-1293 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18)
Type:Toilet Article; Container
Materials:Brilliant cobalt blue glass, with polychrome pattern in light blue, yellow and white
Place Made:Africa; Egypt; Thebes (possibly)
Measurements:Overall: 1 x 7/8 x 1/4 in; 2.5 x 2.2 x .6 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1910.13b.A.K
Credit Line:Purchase with Acquisition Fund
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
1910.13a.A.K consists of two fragments (with repair) of core-formed vessel of opaque deep blue glass with zig-zag trails of blue, yellow and white over the body. This object, the third fragment, has similar appearance, but does not adjoin. The three fragments came from a single vessel.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; beauty; cosmetics; vanity; vessels; containers; grooming

Subjects:
archaeological objects; Beauty; Civilization, Ancient; Containers

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