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Face from a Cosmetic Spoon

1391–1353 BCE
(1390–1352 BCE)
ivory
Overall: 4 x 2.3 cm (1 9/16 x 7/8 in.)
Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund 1988.7
Location: 107 Egyptian
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Description

Both ancient Egyptian men and women loved cosmetics. Unguents, oils, and perfumes made from aromatic plant resins and gums were obtained at great cost from distant lands. The objects identified with cosmetics were given lavish treatment. This delicately carved human face would have decorated an elaborate ivory cosmetic spoon.
Face from a Cosmetic Spoon

Face from a Cosmetic Spoon

1391–1353 BCE

Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BCE)

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