Kohl Vase.

Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 1991-1786 BC.

Anhydrite.

5.5 cm H.

CONDITION: Good condition. There is a slight notch on the lip.

PROVENANCE: Private collection George Csonka (1916 - 2000).

DOCUMENTS: Provided of a certificate of authenticity and export license by the Ministry of Culture.

Kohl is a cosmetic with a base of ground up galena and other ingredients. It can be black or grey depending on the mixture used. It has traditionally used since the Bronze Age as a protection against diseases in the eyes. At the same time, as it darkens the eyelids, it protects them from the glare of the desert sun. Mothers applied kohl to the eyes of their new-born babies to “strengthen” them. In Ancient Egypt it was used as a make-up and for its bactericide properties.



Notes:

- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.

El vendedor y su historia

Galería de Arte Antiguo - Arqueología con sede en Barcelona con más de quince años de experiencia. Especializada en arte clásico, arte egipcio, arte asiático y arte precolombino. Garantiza la autenticidad de todas sus piezas. Participa en las ferias de arte más importantes de España, como Feriarte, así como en ferias en el extranjero, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels. Todas las piezas se envían con Permiso de Exportación expedido por el Ministerio de Cultura de España. Somos rápidos en los envíos mediante DHL Express o Transporte de Arte Directo.

Kohl Vase.

Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 1991-1786 BC.

Anhydrite.

5.5 cm H.

CONDITION: Good condition. There is a slight notch on the lip.

PROVENANCE: Private collection George Csonka (1916 - 2000).

DOCUMENTS: Provided of a certificate of authenticity and export license by the Ministry of Culture.

Kohl is a cosmetic with a base of ground up galena and other ingredients. It can be black or grey depending on the mixture used. It has traditionally used since the Bronze Age as a protection against diseases in the eyes. At the same time, as it darkens the eyelids, it protects them from the glare of the desert sun. Mothers applied kohl to the eyes of their new-born babies to “strengthen” them. In Ancient Egypt it was used as a make-up and for its bactericide properties.



Notes:

- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.

El vendedor y su historia

Galería de Arte Antiguo - Arqueología con sede en Barcelona con más de quince años de experiencia. Especializada en arte clásico, arte egipcio, arte asiático y arte precolombino. Garantiza la autenticidad de todas sus piezas. Participa en las ferias de arte más importantes de España, como Feriarte, así como en ferias en el extranjero, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels. Todas las piezas se envían con Permiso de Exportación expedido por el Ministerio de Cultura de España. Somos rápidos en los envíos mediante DHL Express o Transporte de Arte Directo.
Cultura
Antiguo Egipto
Name of object
Jarrón Kohl. 1991-1786 a.C. 5,5 cm de alto. Ej. Jorge Csonka. Licencia de Exportación Española.
Siglo / marco temporal
Middle Kingdom, 1991-1786 BC
Procedencia
Colección privada
País de origen
Desconocido
Material
Anhidrita
Estado
Buen estado

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