Cosmetic Saucer Decorated with Swans
Ancient Egyptian
-1550–-1070
- Medium
- Stone
- Dimensions
- 7.7 × 7.2 × 1.6 cm (3 1/16 × 2 13/16 × 3 in.)
- Genre
- Vessel
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
stonevesselanimalsritualsbirdsancient artegyptianancientnew kingdomBeauty
About
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.
