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Ancient Bactrian Bronze Kohl Container + Applicator

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Ancient Bactrian Bronze Kohl Container + Applicator

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Ancient Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 700 BCE to 100 CE. A tapered bronze kohl container formed via the lost wax technique. The vessel has a pair of nubbin handles, a discoid rim, and a slender applicator that rests inside the mouth. Nice patina has formed across this container. Size (w/ applicator): 1.2" W x 4.25" H (3 cm x 10.8 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York

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Condition

Applicator is removable from vessel. Minor abrasions and encrustations to vessel and applicator, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.

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Ancient Bactrian Bronze Kohl Container + Applicator

Name: Ancient Bactrian Bronze Kohl Container + Applicator
SKU: 143095383
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $600

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