Bidspirit Auktion | EGYPTIAN WOOD NEW KINGDOM DOUBLE

EGYPTIAN WOOD NEW KINGDOM DOUBLE TUBE-KOHL CASE - New Kingdom, Ca. 1550-1070 BC.A wooden case formed by two tubes joined together by a reinforcing projection at the top consisting of a drilled a hole for the pivot of the lid. The case has two wells and originally stored a small, wooden stick for application. Makeup was common in Ancient Egypt and was focused on the eyes to replicate the appearance of the sun god, Re or Horus. Kohl eyeliner, made of powdered antimony, burnt almonds, black copper oxide and brown ochre, was a frequently used material. Size: 50mm x 50mm; Weight: 28g Provenance: Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Kurt Flimm. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.