Cosmetic Vessel

Carved stone jar of the type used for kohl eye makeup. CONDITION NOTE (1998): Adhesive residue, surface dirt. Marked with Wellcome Historical Medical Museum registration number R. 4193/1937. Wellcome Historical Medical Museum accession no. 140859; 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.