Glass double cosmetic flask (kohl tube)

Unknown

4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent pale blue green; handles and trail in same color. Rim folded slightly in and pressed flat on top; body comprising two tubes, side by side, made from a single inflated gather by pinching sides vertically to make diaphragm; pontil mark on thick bottom; two handles attached to side of body over top of trail in elongated pads, drawn up, out, and inward, forming rings, each with a tall, outward projection above. Single fine trail applied as a pad on lower body, drawn up and wound in a spiral seven and a half times around body, ending under one handle. Complete, except for two chips in rim, ends of projections to handles, and internal cracks in upper body and bottom; pinprick bubbles, some black impurities in handle, and blowing striations; dulling, pitting, and iridescent weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman, Syrian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Museum Accession