An Egyptian basalt kohl jar, Middle Kingdom, c. 2050-1650 B.C.

An Egyptian basalt kohl jar, Middle Kingdom, c. 2050-1650 B.C.

Code: 2663

£450.00

Description: A basalt kohl jar of squat high-shouldered form with a flat base and low rim surrounding the circular aperture. Some surface wear and some small shallow chips and scratches to the body, otherwise condition good and a nice tactile example.

Size: 35 mm/1.4 ins. high and 45 mm/1.8 ins. in diameter

Culture: Egyptian

Date: Middle Kingdom, c. 2050-1650 B.C.

Provenance: Ex Yorkshire private collection and with a collector’s label attached to the base.