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Greek Art : Hellenistic Double Cosmetic Tubes
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Hellenistic Double Cosmetic Tubes - FZ.083
Origin: Irbid, Jordan
Circa: 300
BC
to 100
BC
Dimensions:
3.5" (8.9cm) high
x 1" (2.5cm) wide
Catalogue: V1
Collection: Classical
Medium: Silver
$3,600.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
Beautiful in its simplicity, this double cosmetic tube is
both intrinsically and aesthetically beautiful. Used to
hold kohl – a black substance used as an eyeliner –
and the applicator, cosmetic tubes such as this were
usually made from glass. As such, it can be
determined that this vessel would have once
belonged to an aristocratic lady, one who could
afford to have such an every day item made from
precious silver. The lid has a small looped
attachment where string or leather would once have
been thread to hang it up.
- (FZ.083)
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