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Men and women wore black eye make-up.  The Kohl acted as an antiseptic, protecting the eyes from infection and from the sand.  It also had religious significance.

This is a real object from Ancient Egypt.

Kohl pot

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Men and women wore black eye make-up. The Kohl acted as an antiseptic, protecting the eyes from infection and from the sand. It also had religious significance.

This is a real object from Ancient Egypt.

Added:
31st Jan 2012 by Luton Museums

Subjects:
Art and Design, Engineering, Health and Social Care, History, PSHE, Religious Education, Sociology

Key Stages:
Key Stage 2

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