Cosmetic Vessel

Black stone cosmetics container. Auction label stuck on base 4/6. Marked "R.4183/1937" the registration number of the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum. CONDITION NOTE (1998): Worn, pitted, surface dirt. Wellcome Historical Medical Museum accession no. 140860; Purchased at Stevens's, London, 7-8 October 1930, Lot 566: "Four stone kohl pots, an extractor, rare, and 3 stone vases (1 with lid). All WHMM nos. 140858-864.