Glass double cosmetic flask (kohl tube), 4th century


Glass double cosmetic flask (kohl tube), Late Imperial, 4th century , Roman, Syrian, Glass; blown and trailed, Overall: 4 13/16in. (), Glass, Translucent yellow green; handles and trails in same color., Everted tubular rim, folded over and in; body comprising two tubes, side by side, made from a single inflated gather by pinching sides vertically to make diaphragm; large, jagged pontil pad on very thick bottom; two ring handles attached to lower body in large, rounded pads, drawn vertically up sides in uneven loops, then turned up, out, and down, forming loops above rim, and pressed onto top edge of rim


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License: Licensed
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