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Cosmetic chest

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The chest is made of a soft wood. Small pieces of ivory have been glued onto it, decorated with drilled concentric circles in the Nubian style. Inside the chest was a small jar for eye paint made of a blue marble complete with its lid and an application stick. In addition, it contained a necklace of blue faience beads and a scarab.

Present location

KUNSTHISTORISCHES MUSEUM [09/001] VIENNA

Inventory number

7108

Dating

12TH DYNASTY

Archaeological Site

KUBANIYA

Category

BOX/CHEST/CASKET

Material

WOOD; IVORY

Technique

WOOD-TECHNIQUE; APPLICATION

Height

10 cm

Width

12.5 cm

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