About the Artwork
Hair Curler with Handle in the shape of a Lotus
1550/1070 BC
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Egyptian
Egyptian
Bronze
1/2 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. (1.3 x 6 x 0.3 cm.)
Metalwork
African Art
Gift of Frederick Stearns
90.1S12435
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Capel, Anne K. and Glenn E. Markoe, eds. Mistress of the House, Mistress of Heaven, (New York 1996), p.76, #21e.
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Egyptian, Hair Curler with Handle in the shape of a Lotus, 1550/1070 BC, bronze. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Frederick Stearns, 90.1S12435.
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