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

Description (Physical description)
Description for Z 15217 B[.1-2]: '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

Description (Physical description)
Sample of contents of Z 15217 B.1. 67% galena, 16% laurionite, 8% calcite, 4% anglesite, 3% phosgenite, and 2% sphalerite.
Event Date 16/4/2024
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson