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Ancient Egyptian Kohl Pot and Stick,1800-200 BCE

Ancient Egyptians used a form of eyeliner called kohl to enhance their eyes. This replicated the appearance of the sun god, Re. Kohl was made of powdered antimony, burnt almonds, black copper oxide and brown ochre. It was applied with a small stick called a kohl stick. The ingredients were mixed in granite kohl pots like these.
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Ancient Egyptian Kohl Pot and Stick,1800-200 BCE
Ancient Egyptians used a form of eyeliner called kohl to enhance their eyes. This replicated the appearance of the sun god, Re. Kohl was made of powdered antimony, burnt almonds, black copper oxide and brown ochre. It was applied with a small stick called a kohl stick. The ingredients were mixed in granite kohl pots like these.
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Album / Science Source / Science Museum, London/Wellcome Images
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2832 x 4256 px | 34.5 MB
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24.0 x 36.0 cm | 9.4 x 14.2 in (300 dpi)