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1997.42.10

Kohl pot of brass, with applicator/stopper. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 03/09/2010]

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1997.42.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
Kohl pot of brass, with applicator/stopper. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 03/09/2010]
Long description
Kohl pot of brass, with applicator/stopper. The pot is pear-shaped, with a square foot, decorated with floral pattern and red enamel (only traces remaining). The stopper is surmounted with a crescent and star, also with traces of red enamel. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 03/09/2010]
Cultural groups
Arab
Person
Field collector Robert Ernest Cheesman
PRM source Mrs R.J. Townsend-Coles
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1944?, uncertain
Date collected
1914 - 1944 ?
Acquisition information
Donated: 1997
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Enamel, Process Incised, Process Enamelled, Process Cast
Dimensions
Length: max 90 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1997.42.10

Search terms: Toilet, Vessel, Body Art, Cosmetic Vessel, Stopper, Body Art Accessory, Toilet Article

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