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Pale Olive Green 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

Rim is folded inward, horizontal; tall tubular body, widening to bulge in lower body with constriction above base; diagonal tubular base ring with high central kick; pontil mark is visible. A thread is wound around the entire body in spiral form; one thread is attached to upper part of the body and rim to form zigzag pattern that stands loose from rest of the vessel; one zigzag is missing on decoration above and some lines of the spiral are missing on the lower part of the body. No residue; well preserved, some missing decoration and patina/dirt.

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  • Title: Pale Olive Green Single Kohl Flask
  • Date Created: 4th - 5th century AD
  • Physical Dimensions: Height: 14 cm., Diameter (rim): 3.4 cm., Diameter (base): 4 cm., Thickness (rim): 0.1 cm.
  • Type: Perfume and Cosmetic
  • Medium: Glass
  • Registration Number: 1907.75.11
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East

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