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Giraffe Head
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Giraffe Head

c. 1540–1296 BCE · ivory

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Both ancient Egyptian men and women loved cosmetics. Unguents, oils, and perfumes made from aromatic plant resins and gums were obtained at great cost from distant lands. The objects identified with cosmetics were given lavish treatment. The delicately head of a giraffe would have decorated an elaborate ivory cosmetic spoon.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineGiraffe Head, c. 1540–1296 BCE. Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18. Ivory; overall: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Jerald S. Brodkey in memory of Marguerite Mallon, 1977.146
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