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Cosmetic spoon

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A cosmetic spoon in the form of a panther holding a leaf in its jaws and forepaws, made from acacia wood. The panther wears a collar which implies that he may have been a pet. The leaf has been identified as acanthus.

Present location

LIVERPOOL MUSEUM [03/061] LIVERPOOL

Inventory number

M13516

Dating

18TH DYNASTY

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

SPOON

Material

ACACIA

Technique

INCISED

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