Double kohl tube
Double kohl tube

Currently not on view

Double kohl tube,

4th century CE

Late Antiquity, ca. 476–700 CE
y1966-191

Information

Title
Double kohl tube
Dates

4th century CE

Medium
Transparent light yellow-green glass
Dimensions
h. 19.5 cm., w. 8.1 cm., d. 3.1 cm. (7 11/16 x 3 3/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Louis C. West
Object Number
y1966-191
Place Made

Levant

Description
In-folded, slightly flaring rim; body in the form of double tubes; bottom flattened, where an annular pontil mark is visible. Pair of small, angular, coil handles from upper body to rim, and a basket handle over the top. One tube is wider than the other. Inside, the joined sides have been flattened with a pointed tool.
Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
bottles, unguentaria
Materials
free-blown glass
Subject
glassblowing

Given to the Museum by Dr. Louis C. West

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