Egyptian Figural Kohl Pot, Late Period, 664-525 B.C. A carved fine-grained limestone kohl pot in the form of a human head, depicted with semi-naturalistic facial features and short wig dressed in braids; raised rim to top of head and cylindrical recessed pot; rectangular-section socket to base with copper-alloy lining. Cf. Vandier d'Abbadie, J., Les objets de toilette égyptiens au Musée du Louvre, Paris, 1972, pp.96-97, no.378, for a faience example of comparable fine quality. 266 grams, 71 mm (2 3/4 in.). Acquired Paris, France, 1950-1970. Private collection of Madeline Meunier (1921-2009). with Christie's Millon, Paris, France, 16 December 2016, lot 159. From an important Paris gallery, France. Ex private Parisian collection. Figural aryballoi with human heads became popular in the Late Period and many were mass produced in faience workshops at Naukratis (for example MMA 1972.118.142).