Accession No
1932.511 R
Description
A fragmentary columned kohl tube, the inside stained black from pigment. Two sides have been decorated with papyrus plants. The remains of a horizontal groove can be seen around the end.
Place
Africa; North Africa; Egypt; Matmar
Period
New Kingdom XIX
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [monetary donor]; Brunton, Guy [excavator]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1932.511 R; 31/894 [Excavation No.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Bone
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (Amendments / updates)
Cotton wool has adhered to old glue from old conservation attempt. The date of this conservation is unknown.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Context (Found together / assemblage)
From deposit of ancient bones, including hippopotamus, apparently associated with the cult of Seth.
Event Date 1931
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Context (Field collection)
Found in Deposit 894 and excavated by Guy Brunton in 1931.
Event Date 1931
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
In form of column. Restored.
Event Date 1932
Author: maa
Context (References)
Brunton, Guy. (1948). British Museum Expedition to Middle Egypt 1929-1931 Matmar.Bernard Quaritch Ltd: London. p. 66. pl. XLVII, LIII.
Event Date 1948
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
A fragmentary columned kohl tube, the inside stained black from pigment. Two sides have been decorated with papyrus plants. The remains of a horizontal groove can be seen around the end.
Event Date 6/8/2013
Author: maa
FM:36613
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