Title: Cosmetic Spoon of Ruiu
Object type: spoon, Ruiu
Date: ca. 1504–1447 B.C.
Period: New Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 18, early
Reign: reign of Thutmose I–early sole Thutmose III
Medium: Bronze or copper alloy
Dimensions: L. 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.); w. of spoon 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); diam. of handle 0.2 cm (1/16 in.)
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1935
Geography: From    Egypt Upper Egypt, Thebes Asasif Tomb of Neferkhawet (MMA 729), east chamber Burial of Ruiu (IV), inside 35.3.45a, b MMA excavations, 1935–36 
Department: Egyptian Art
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY