Glass double cosmetic flask (kohl tube)

Roman, Syrian

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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.

Glass double cosmetic flask (kohl tube), Glass, Roman, Syrian

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