Kohl Jar with Lid
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985–1773 BCE)
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
6.8 × 7 cm (2.7 × 2.8 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
Kohl is the modern name for the dark eyeliner worn by the Egyptians. The powdered cosmetic was stored in small, lidded jars. In the Middle Kingdom, the preferred shape was the squat jar with a wide, flat rim.
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