Antique bronze eye cosmetic kohl tripod, Middle Asia, 200BC- 800AD.

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Antique bronze eye cosmetic kohl tripod, Middle Asia, 200BC- 800AD. Made in Bactria or Persia, circa 200 BC-800 AD. A delightful cast bronze vessel for holding kohl. The pot has a highly decorated rounded body with incised patterns and applied beaded lines. Three bent legs with hoof-like feet support it. Kohl is an eye cosmetic, still in use, made by grinding stibnite for use as mascara or eyeliner. Length: 80 mm Width: 55 mm previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.

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