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1971.15.85.1

Brass vessel [.1] for holding kohl with flared base, expanding body, narrow neck and slightly flared rim.[for kohl applicator see 1972.15.85 .2] [SM 23/6/2009]

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1971.15.85.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Brass vessel [.1] for holding kohl with flared base, expanding body, narrow neck and slightly flared rim.[for kohl applicator see 1972.15.85 .2] [SM 23/6/2009]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Saudi Arabia
Asia > Western Asia > Saudi Arabia
Northern Darfur El Fasher Mecca
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1948
Date collected
By 1948
Acquisition information
Donated: 26/10/1971
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Process Lost Wax Cast
Dimensions
Width: max 35 mm, Length 78 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.85.1

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