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cosmetic-box

  • Object type

  • Museum number

    EA21889

  • Description

    Wooden cosmetic-box, with sliding lid.

  • Culture/period

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  • Materials

  • Dimensions

    • Height: 5.5 centimetres
    • Depth: 4 centimetres
    • Width: 4.5 centimetres
    • Weight: 48 grammes

  • Location

    Not on display

  • Exhibition history

    Exhibited:

    1993-2003, Newcastle, The Hancock Museum, Land of the Pharaohs

  • Condition

    good

  • Acquisition name

  • Acquisition date

    1887

  • Department

    Ancient Egypt & Sudan

  • BM/Big number

    EA21889

  • Registration number

    1887,0730.18

Wooden cosmetic-box, with sliding lid.

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