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Object Number
15-12-50/B1280
Display Title
Kohl stick of copper or bronze
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Metal, copper kohl applicator, thin, long
Classification
- Personal
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Sudan
/
Dongola
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Kerma
Materials
Copper
Dimensions
Overall: 5.6 x 0.2 cm (2 3/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
B1280
Provenance
Collector
George A. Reisner
(1913)
Expedition
Harvard University- Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
(1913)
Lender
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
(1915)
Donor
Donated by
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
(1929)
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