Open-Mouthed Cosmetic Jar of Neferkhawet
Object type: Cosmetic jar, open-mouthed, Neferkhawet
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: New Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 18, early
Reign: reign of Thutmose I–early sole Thutmose III
Date: ca. 1504–1447 B.C.
Medium: Faience
Dimensions: Overall height 11 cm (4 5/16 in.). Jar: H. 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.); Diam. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.); Diam. of rim. 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.); diam. of foot 6 c (2 3/8 in.). Lid: Diam. 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.); Th. 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Geography: From    Egypt Upper Egypt, Thebes Asasif
Locale: Tomb of Neferkhawet (MMA 729), west chamber B
Locus: inside basket in northwest corner
Excavation: MMA excavations, 1934–35
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1935
Accession year: 1935
Tags: Cosmetic Containers