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New Kingdom : New Kingdom Faience Cosmetic Vessel
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New Kingdom Faience Cosmetic Vessel - PF.1650
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 1550
BC
to 1300
BC
Dimensions:
2.75" (7.0cm) high
x 1.75" (4.4cm) wide
Collection: Egyptian
Medium: Faience
Additional Information: Found in Sinai, Egypt
$1,200.00
Location: United States
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At the height of the Egyptian empire, this lovely
vessel may have contained balms, perfumes or
cosmetics. Originally colored sky blue, it was
adorned with bold patterns in black. As we hold it
today, we are aware of the touch of other hands long
ago. Perhaps some dark-eyed beauty placed kohl or
ground malachite on her eyelids from it. If we close
our eyes, we can almost picture her at her toilette,
laughing with her friends, anticipating some beloved.
Such an object connects us in an intimate way with
the world of the past. In its presence, we cross the
bridge of time and set the imagination on a wondrous
journey of discovery.
- (PF.1650)
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