Glass double cosmetic flask (kohl tube)

Unknown

4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

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. Intact; pinprick bubbles; dulling, pitting, iridescence, and blackish weathering on exterior, some encrustation and brilliant weathering on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman, Syrian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881