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An Ancient Glass Kohl Bottle Circa 4th Century A.d
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An Ancient Glass Kohl Bottle Circa 4th Century A.d

17th century
Description

Date & Origin

Possibly the Middle East, Syria or Egypt 4th century A.D.

Condition

The piece has been broken in two and repaired.

Dimensions

Height: 15cm Diameter: 5.9cm.

Weight

95 grams

Technical Description

An ancient glass kohl bottle. The bowl is slightly tapered with applied trailing, an applied handle and a folded rim. The conical foot has a rough pontil. The green glass has been naturally iridised from years covered in earth.

Historical Relevance

Kohl was a cosmetic used in ancient times similar to eyeliner today. The mixture is said to be so sterile it can be used on infants, believed to strengthen the child's eyes or to protect them from the ‘curse of the evil eye’.

Relevant References

Ancient Glass by C.S.Lightfoot – Page 111 Plate 259.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
5.9cm (2.32")
Depth
5.9cm (2.32")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
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SA620885
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2019022501
Description
Date & Origin

Possibly the Middle East, Syria or Egypt 4th century A.D.

Condition

The piece has been broken in two and repaired.

Dimensions

Height: 15cm Diameter: 5.9cm.

Weight

95 grams

Technical Description

fig 1. An Ancient Glass Kohl Bottle Circa 4th Century A.D
fig 1. An Ancient Glass Kohl Bottle Circa 4th Century A.d

An ancient glass kohl bottle. The bowl is slightly tapered with applied trailing, an applied handle and a folded rim. The conical foot has a rough pontil. The green glass has been naturally iridised from years covered in earth.

fig 2. An Ancient Glass Kohl Bottle Circa 4th Century A.D
fig 2. An Ancient Glass Kohl Bottle Circa 4th Century A.d

Historical Relevance

Kohl was a cosmetic used in ancient times similar to eyeliner today.

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The mixture is said to be so sterile it can be used on infants, believed to strengthen the child's eyes or to protect them from the ‘curse of the evil eye’.
Exhibit Antiques

Relevant References

Ancient Glass by C.S.Lightfoot – Page 111 Plate 259.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
5.9cm (2.32")
Depth
5.9cm (2.32")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
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SA620885
Dealers Internal Ref
2019022501
Exhibit Antiques
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