Description (Labels & Markings)
This vessel has been marked '880' on the base in black ink, and 'DYN II' and 'BENI HASAN' on the body in black ink. All are in different hands.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (Field collection)
Found in Tomb 880 and excavated by Garstang.
Event Date
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
A calcite cosmetic vessel, containing black material (kohl) inside.
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Analysis)
A kohl sample taken from this vessel was tested by Hardy and Rollinson, who found the substance was made up of the following compounds: 67% galena, 16% laurionite, 8% calcite, 4% anglesite, 3% phosgenite, and 2% sphalerite. They believe the calcite comes from the container itself. For more information and analysis, see Bib.
Event Date 2010
Author: Imogen Gunn

Context (References)
Hardy, Andrew and Gavyn Rollinson. (2012) 'Cosmetics for eternity in ancient Egypt'. Pharmaceutical Historian, Vol 42, No. 1. p. 17-22
Event Date 2012
Author: Imogen Gunn

Context (Related Documents)
See Doc.421 for Hardy and Rollinson's article on cosmetics in Egypt.
Event Date 24/8/2018
Author: Annie McKay