Kohl Flask
Unknown
7th–8th century · Bronze; cast and chased · Islamic Art
The cylindrical tube protruding from the back of this bronze duck was meant to hold an applicator for the eye makeup known as kohl. These applicators were often made of ivory, glass, or metal. The container was cast in two parts that were later joined along the middle.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 7th–8th century
- Medium
- Bronze; cast and chased
- Department
- Islamic Art
- Credit line
- Fletcher Fund, 1975
