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


Glass double cosmetic flask (kohl tube), Late Imperial, 4th century , Roman, Syrian, Glass; blown and tooled, H.: 4 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( x cm), Glass, Translucent blue green; handles in same color. Rim folded out, 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 side of body over diaphragm in large, claw pads, drawn up and out, turned in, and trailed off on top of rim


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License: Licensed
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