I will use queen Nefertari as subject for this Makeup article post as well as an antique object that I found in Morocco.
• Nefertari and Ramesses the Great
• Nefertari, the Most beautiful
• Nefertari's Tomb
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Anubis/Duamutef embracing queen Nefertari |
Nefertari and Ramesses the Great
been married 1279 B.C.
Some of her titles were,
"Great Royal wife"
"Sweet of love"
"Mistress of all Lands"
"Beautiful of face"
Nefertari the Most beautiful
Considering that one of her official titles were "Beautiful of face" it surely sounds like she had an enchanting face.She must have had a very distinct beauty. It would be a much more logical title, if she used cosmetic, which can give the face a distinct beauty.
Nefertari's Tomb
Her tomb is not only one of the most beautiful resting places, but it also shows us how she looked and dressed, to some extent.On the tomb walls you she Nefertari looking stunning, but you can also she that she is wearing makeup.
but more like lip balm with color.
Since they also had crème back then some 3000 years ago, I would not put it past them to have combined that with color too, getting a foundation like cosmetic.
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Free PDF file showing more makeup items from ancient Egypt |
Beauty and cosmetics in ancient Egypt
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