Glass cosmetic flask with four compartments (kohl tube), 4th–5th century

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Glass cosmetic flask with four compartments (kohl tube), Late Imperial, 4th–5th century , Roman, Palestine, Glass; blown, trailed, and tooled, Overall: 6 1/2in. (), Glass, Translucent blue green; handles and trails partly in same color, partly in deep translucent blue, appearing black., Everted tubular rim, folded over and in; body comprising four tubes, side by side in a rough square shape, made from a single inflated gather by pinching and folding sides vertically to make diaphragm; flat bottom with pontil scar; four handles, applied over tops of vertical trails, drawn up and out, and down, then turned inwards and dropped onto top edge of rim

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Size: 4240px × 4240px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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