Cosmetic Dish in the Shape of a Bolti Fish. Dimensions: h. 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in); w. 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in) d. 2.5 cm (1 in). Dynasty: Dynasty 18. Reign: reign of Thutmose III. Date: ca. 1479-1425 B.C..The bolti fish, or tilapia, common in the Nile valley since ancient times, is easily recognized by its long dorsal fin. The fish, which hatches its eggs in its mouth, was a symbol of regeneration and was also associated with the sun god, Re. While carved in the round, this object is actually a fish-shaped dish, with a depression in one side that would have been used for the preparation of cosmetics. The cartouche just behind the gill contains the throne name of Thutmose III, Menkheperre. The dish may have been given by the king to a temple. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Cosmetic Dish in the Shape of a Bolti Fish. Dimensions: h. 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in); w. 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in) d. 2.5 cm (1 in). Dynasty: Dynasty 18. Reign: reign of Thutmose III. Date: ca. 1479-1425 B.C..The bolti fish, or tilapia, common in the Nile valley since ancient times, is easily recognized by its long dorsal fin. The fish, which hatches its eggs in its mouth, was a symbol of regeneration and was also associated with the sun god, Re. While carved in the round, this object is actually a fish-shaped dish, with a depression in one side that would have been used for the preparation of cosmetics. The cartouche just behind the gill contains the throne name of Thutmose III, Menkheperre. The dish may have been given by the king to a temple. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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