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Kohl Tube (lid)

305 BCE–395 CE

Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Ptolemaic dynasty (305–30 BCE)–Roman empire

(30 BCE–395 CE)
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Medium
brass with blue enamel decoration
Measurements
Diameter: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.); Overall: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
The A. W. Ellenberger, Sr., Endowment Fund 1974.89.b
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Location
Not on view
Print
A brass and enamel lid is shaped like a short cylinder. A flower with rounded petals radiates from the center of the top surface. A repeating pattern of small circular depressions above downward-pointing triangles wraps around the side. A small circular ring extends outward to our right. The textured, warm brown surface has a pitted quality. Dark blue enamel fills the recessed floral and geometric designs.

Kohl Tube (lid)

305 BCE–395 CE

Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Ptolemaic dynasty (305–30 BCE)–Roman empire (30 BCE–395 CE)

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