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 5/8in. (), Glass, Translucent light blue; handles and trail in same color, streaked with opaque brown red., 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; pontil mark on thick, flattened bottom; two rod handles attached to upper body, drawn up, out, then turned down and in, and trailed onto edge of rim


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License: Licensed
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