Glass double cosmetic flask (kohl tube)
Translucent yellow green; handles and trails in same color.
Everted tubular rim, folded over and in; body comprising two tubes, side by side, made from a single inflated gather by pinching sides vertically to make diaphragm; large, jagged pontil pad on very thick bottom; two ring handles attached to lower body in large, rounded pads, drawn vertically up sides in uneven loops, then turned up, out, and down, forming loops above rim, and pressed onto top edge of rim.
Single fine trail applied as a pad and wound in a spiral nine times around middle of body; two other thick trails, resembling the handles, attached to lower body over join of tubes in large, rounded pads, drawn vertically up sides, one in prominent loops, the other as a slightly sinuous rod, then turned in and pressed onto top of rim.
Body intact, but tops of handles chipped, and one missing part of loop; some pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, pitting, creamy weathering, and iridescence.
Everted tubular rim, folded over and in; body comprising two tubes, side by side, made from a single inflated gather by pinching sides vertically to make diaphragm; large, jagged pontil pad on very thick bottom; two ring handles attached to lower body in large, rounded pads, drawn vertically up sides in uneven loops, then turned up, out, and down, forming loops above rim, and pressed onto top edge of rim.
Single fine trail applied as a pad and wound in a spiral nine times around middle of body; two other thick trails, resembling the handles, attached to lower body over join of tubes in large, rounded pads, drawn vertically up sides, one in prominent loops, the other as a slightly sinuous rod, then turned in and pressed onto top of rim.
Body intact, but tops of handles chipped, and one missing part of loop; some pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, pitting, creamy weathering, and iridescence.
Artwork Details
- Title: Glass double cosmetic flask (kohl tube)
- Period: Late Imperial
- Date: 4th century CE
- Culture: Roman, Syrian
- Medium: Glass; blown and trailed
- Dimensions: Overall: 4 13/16in. (12.2cm)
- Classification: Glass
- Credit Line: Museum Accession
- Object Number: X.21.160
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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