Egyptian
Cosmetic Saucer Decorated with Swans
INV-1280
EgyptianNew Kingdom, Dynasty 18–20 (about 1550–1070 BCE)
Cosmetic Saucer Decorated with Swans
Egyptian →new kingdomegyptianancientvesselstone
Date
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18–20 (about 1550–1070 BCE)
Medium
Stone
Dimensions
7.7 × 7.2 × 1.6 cm (3 1/16 × 2 13/16 × 3 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Gift of Henry H. Getty, Charles L. Hutchinson, and Norman W. Harris
Swans, which appear on the underside of this dish, are often included in romantic or erotic compositions. Their portrayal on this dish may be a reference to the allure of cosmetics.
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