Bactrian Bronze Jar for Storing Kohl - Eye Cosmetic (No reserve price)
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This original Bactrian bronze jar for storing kohl, dating to circa the 3rd–2nd millennium BC, has a globular body supported by three curved legs.
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Bactrian Bronze Jar for Storing Kohl - Eye Cosmetic
Circa 3rd-2nd millennium BC
A nice bronze tripod vessel with a globular body resting on three curved legs. The rounded shoulders are encircled by a band of short, oblique incisions beneath a conical upper section. A raised moulding separates the sloping shoulder from the tall cylindrical neck, which terminates in a broad, flared rim with a flat lip.
Kohl is a dark cosmetic used to outline the eyes and accentuate their appearance. Its principal ingredients varied across regions and periods, but commonly included finely ground mineral pigments such as galena, a naturally occurring lead sulphide. Applied with a slender stick, kohl was used by both men and women and had a long history across Egypt, the Near East and Central Asia. Beyond its cosmetic function, it was traditionally believed to protect the eyes against intense sunlight, dust and certain eye diseases.
Size: 6.5cm x 3.5cm x 3.5cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
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Bactrian Bronze Jar for Storing Kohl - Eye Cosmetic
Circa 3rd-2nd millennium BC
A nice bronze tripod vessel with a globular body resting on three curved legs. The rounded shoulders are encircled by a band of short, oblique incisions beneath a conical upper section. A raised moulding separates the sloping shoulder from the tall cylindrical neck, which terminates in a broad, flared rim with a flat lip.
Kohl is a dark cosmetic used to outline the eyes and accentuate their appearance. Its principal ingredients varied across regions and periods, but commonly included finely ground mineral pigments such as galena, a naturally occurring lead sulphide. Applied with a slender stick, kohl was used by both men and women and had a long history across Egypt, the Near East and Central Asia. Beyond its cosmetic function, it was traditionally believed to protect the eyes against intense sunlight, dust and certain eye diseases.
Size: 6.5cm x 3.5cm x 3.5cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
COMBINED SHIPPING
We offer combined shipping only for items purchased in the same auction. You need to pay for these together; otherwise, the system will not combine shipping. We don't combine and refund shipping afterwards.
SHIPPING WITHIN THE EU ONLY!
We ship exclusively to addresses within the European Union. Please ensure that you can provide an EU delivery address before bidding.
Seller's Story
All items will be posted very fast from our Belgium offices. We offer very cheap shipping and extremely fast delivery within all the EU. Please note the shipping costs also include the handling fee and packing material. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Authenticity: All items sold by Ancient Art & Coins are guaranteed to be authentic and as described or your money back. We have a combined experience of over 50 years of collecting and selling works of art and we collaborate with consultants, academics and laboratories from the field to ensure all objects sold are genuine.
Please Note - our customer service team does not work on Saturday or Sunday. If a message is sent over the weekend, they will reply to you on Monday.
Details
Culture
Bactrian
Century/timeframe
Circa 3rd-2nd millennium BC
Name of object
Bronze Jar for Storing Kohl - Eye Cosmetic
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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