Glass double cosmetic flask (kohl tube), 4th century
Glass double cosmetic flask (kohl tube), Late Imperial, 4th century , Roman, Syrian, Glass; blown, tooled, and trailed, H.: 4 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( x cm), Glass, Translucent yellowish green; handles and trail in same color. Tubular 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 a diaphragm; thick, flattened bottom with prominent pontil pad; two rod handles attached to side of body over trail in large, claw pads, drawn up and out, turned in, and trailed off on edge and top of rim
Size: 3900px × 5200px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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