The allure of makeup, transcending mere vanity to become an emblem of power, identity, and expression, has captivated ...

In southern Iraq and in Egypt, men and women alike painted kohl around their eyes to make them look larger as well as to protect them from the evil eye. This thick black ointment, made of ground lead ...

and sculptures in ancient Egypt, kohl was mainly used for the treatment of eye diseases rather than an aesthetic function," Dr Derin said. "It was also thought to reduce the brightness of the sun ...

Ancient Egyptians decorated their eyes with black kohl eyeliner. Both men and women painted their eyes. Lamps in Ancient Egypt burnt oil made from plant sources such as castor, sesame or linseed.

Your Artstor image groups were copied to Workspace. The Artstor website will be retired on Aug 1st. Open: Wellcome Collection Ancient Egyptian kohl pot and stick, 180 ...