Kohl Container
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Kohl Container

TitleKohl Container
ArtistByzantine; Eastern Mediterranean
Date5th-6th century 5th century
MediumGlass, blown technique
Classificationpersonal grooming / hygiene / cosmetic container
OriginLevant Levant
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Theodore W. and Frances S. Robinson
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Kohl Container” is a work by Byzantine; Eastern Mediterranean, dated 5th-6th century. It is executed in glass, blown technique and classified as personal grooming / hygiene / cosmetic container. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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