An elegant Egyptian Anhydrite Kohl Vessel, Middle Kingdom, XII Dynasty, not after 1786 BCE Medium - Iron A typical Luristan horse-bit consists

A typical Luristan horse-bit consists of a rigid mouthpiece and a pair of cheekpieces

Blown from blue-green glass

perhaps the effigy

The face is defined with incised mouth

Minor losses and expected age wear to several inlays

An elegant Egyptian Anhydrite Kohl Vessel, Middle Kingdom, XII Dynasty, not after 1786 BCE Medium - Iron A typical Luristan horse-bit consistsThis exceptional hand carved cosmetic vessel exemplifies the functional elegance of Middle Kingdom Egyptian stonework. Fashioned from anhydrite, a rare, hard stone valued for its cool bluish gray tone, and the skill needed to shape it, the vessel features a compact, ovoid form with smooth convex walls, a rounded shoulder, and a flat base. On one side, the surface displays natural banding and veining in warm brown and cream tones, creating a striking