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cosmetic tube

Object NameDouble Cosmetic Tube
Made FromGlass
Date400-599
Place MadeSyria
TechniqueFree blown, applied, trailed decoration
SizeOverall H: 11.6 cm, W: 5.4 cm, D: 2.9 cm
Accession Number2022.1.10
Credit LineGift of Robert B. Woodward
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionDouble Cosmetic Tube. Blue green glass; free blown with applied, trailed decortion. Syrian Unguentarium, double, of blue green glass covered with spiral of glass twined around body and with deep zigzag below neck.
Provenance
Source Brooklyn Museum - 2022-09-16
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