Object Description
A finely carved, delicate Old Babylonian alabaster cometic vessel, in the shape of a naturalistically expressed bird. The vessel features a wide opening on the back, into which kohl or ointment might have been stored. The bird has an elegantly sculpted head, featuring a pointed beak and the legs are realistically carved to be tucked under its recumbent body.
Date: Circa 2000-1800 BC