Image

Side view of the tan bowl, showing that part of the bowl shaped as the tail of a fish extends further outwards than the rest of the bowl. It is slightly tilted. Bottom of an ovular tan dish shaped as a fish. The left side of the bowl forms the head, with engraving on the surface highlighting the fish’s face and fins. Top view of the tan bowl, showing that the edge of the bowl is shaped like the tail and fins of the fish, with carved lines adding detail to the fins. Bottom of an ovular tan dish shaped as a fish. The left side of the bowl forms the head, with engraving on the surface highlighting the fish’s face and fins. Side view of the tan bowl upside-down, showing that part of the bowl shaped as the tail of a fish extends further outwards than the rest of the bowl. IMG_0011.jpg IMG_0016.jpg IMG_0012.jpg

Unknown Maker, Egyptian

Cosmetic Dish, New Kingdom

Description

Maker

Culture

Egyptian

Title

Cosmetic Dish

Year

New Kingdom

Medium

Egyptian alabaster

Materials/Techniques

Dimensions

2.4 x 7.3 cm (15/16 x 2 7/8 inches)

Type

Credit

Bequest of Lyra Brown Nickerson

Object Number

16.205

About

Cosmetic Dish

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Use

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