Cosmetic Jar

Medium: Basalt

Dates:ca. 3600–2675 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 2 1/16 x 1 3/4 in. (5.2 x 4.4 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Museum Location: Pre-Dynastic, Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor

Exhibitions:

• Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity
• Ancient Egyptian Art

Accession Number: 05.320

Image: CUR.05.320_erg3.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Small black basalt (?) vase with two pierced handles on upper part of body, undecorated. Condition: Perfect except for very minor chips on rim. Drill marks very evident on the interior. Walls quite thick. Unfinished inside.

Brooklyn Museum