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Cosmetic spoon Bone, 7.5 cm, x 1.3 cm, possibly from Upper Egypt, Thebes, c. 1550–1295 BC The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City |
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| In Ancient Egypt, cosmetic spoons were used to hold and apply oils, ointments, and makeup as part of daily grooming. Their intricate design points to a deeper cultural and symbolic significance, likely linked to religious or ceremonial practices. Previously regarded as simple toiletry items, these spoons are now understood as ritual objects decorated with imagery connected to fertility and rites of renewal. |
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