Cosmetic Container

Photographer:

Unknown

Title:

Cosmetic Container

Description:

Container for cosmetics in the shape of a jackal leaping with a fish in his jaws; the top of the fish forms a moveable lid with the pivot at it's eye. Wood with blue paint, from Memphis. 18th Dynasty, c. 1350 B.C.

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