Glass cosmetic flask with four compartments (kohl tube), 5th–6th century

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Glass cosmetic flask with four compartments (kohl tube), Late Imperial or Early Byzantine, 5th–6th century , Roman, Syrian, Glass; blown and trailed, H. 7 3/4 in. ( cm), Glass, Translucent blue green, appearing greenish blue at bottom; handle and trails in same color., Rim folded out, round, and in; body comprising four tubes, side by side in a square, made from a single inflated gather by pinching sides vertically to make diaphragms; thick, flattened bottom with trace of pontil scar; basket handle made from three separate rods: two applied over trail decoration as vertical loops at sides, then a thicker rod applied on top of them in an arching loop

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

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