Roman Glass Balsamarium Three Handle Double Flask (kohl tube)

$1,250.00

Balsamarium Roman Glass Kohl Tube Jar found in Israel

  • Roman glass basket handle and decorated body.
  • Translucent Roman Kohl tube two side handles.
  • Translucent blue color XF patina height 6.5″.
  • Glass from 1st / 3rd century weight 59 grams.
  • Certificate of authenticity and a stand included.

 

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Translucent Three handles Roman glass cosmetic double kohl tube.

  • Ancient Roman glass Basket handle.
  • Roman Kohl Balsamarium found in Israel.
  • Translucent blue color XF patina height 6.5″.
  • Glass from 3rd century weight 59 grams.
  • Certificate of authenticity included.

These jars were used in ancient Roman times by women of stature to hold cosmetics.

Kohl is an ancient eye cosmetic, traditionally made by grinding a sulfide mineral with burnt frankincense, cinnamon bark and other spice to be used in mascara.

Zak’s Antiquities private collection.

Additional information

Weight 1.5 kg
Dimensions 20 × 5 × 10 cm