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Pale Blue Single Kohl Flask

4th - 5th century AD

Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East

Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Inward-folded rim, horizontal. Tubular body is widening toward base. Concave base with hollow pushed in tubular base ring. Two angular coil handles applied to neck and attached to rim. Small pieces of decoration are visible: just under the handles are fragments left of horizontal dark blue threads, till the lower part of the neck. On the body itself is one small drop of dark blue glass visible which can indicate more decoration that is no longer visible. Some residue at the neck; well-preserved vessel, decoration is not well preserved; crack starting at body and moving toward one of the handles.

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  • Title: Pale Blue Single Kohl Flask
  • Date Created: 4th - 5th century AD
  • Physical Dimensions: Height: 11.4 cm., Diameter (rim): 3.4 cm., Diameter (base): 3 cm., Thickness (rim): 0.1 cm.
  • Type: Perfume and Cosmetic
  • Medium: Glass
  • Registration Number: 1902.23.6
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East

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