Circular Cosmetic Box with a Swivel Lid
Unknown Artist
ca. 1492–1473 B.C.
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Overall box: h. 5 cm ( 1 15/16 in.); W. (with tabs) 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.); Greatest diam. 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); Diam. of base 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.) Lid: Th. 0.4 cm (3/16 in.); Diam. 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.)
Classification
Cosmetic box, swivel lid
Period
New Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1936
Accession Number
36.3.11
Rights
Public Domain
Tags
Cosmetic Containers