Kohl Pot with Openwork Decoration
ca. 1539-1478 B.C.E.
Maker Unknown
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
In the early decades of Dynasty 18, Egyptian stone carvers began to incise pot surfaces with openwork scenes. In the middle register on this pot, pairs of confronting falcons spread their wings to shield hes-vases, vessels associated with protection against evil.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Vessel
- Formatted Medium
- Steatite, glaze
- Locations
- Place made: Egypt
- Dynasty
- Dynasty 18
- Period
- New Kingdom
- Dimensions
- 2 x 2 in. (5.1 x 5.1 cm)
- Accession Number
- 37.642E
- Credit Line
- Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
- Exhibitions
- Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
- Museum Location
- This item is not on view
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