3-037-552 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Bipartite Kohl Tube, 3rd-4th century A.D. Additional Info: Free-blown, bipartite kohl tube of colorless glass. The vessel was formed from a long cylindrical tube folded over upon itself. Two snake thread handles are applied to the sides from the lower body to connect to the rims. A thin bronze rod is preserved in one of the tubes. The vessel is heavily weathered with a strong iridescence and creamy discoloration.