Kohl Stick

This is a fragment of a clear glass kohl stick, which is spirally grooved with one blue thread. This would have been used to apply cosmetics, such as kohl or galena, which were contained in a flask or double bottle. 

Provenience: Room 12 of the Lower Terrace North, east of the gate.

Date: 300-500 CE

Length: 6 cm

Object Number: 29-105-821

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