Antique Medieval Islamic Khorassan 11th -12th Century Bronze Cosmetics Kohl Jar

This antique Islamic footed cosmetics makeup kohl jar dates back to the 11th-12th century (Medieval). It is made of bronze and comes from Khorassan. The jar is designed in the form of a small bottle, with a compressed body and a long-tapered neck. It is adorned with two incised rings and a wide flared lip and rests on four legs with bent feet. Bronze kohl vessels of this shape were widely used in the Near East from ancient times, specifically the Luristan Bronzes.

CONDITION: shows age and use, worn out on the exposed areas with age-related patina, slightly chipped.

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DIMENSIONS:

Height: 11.8 cm (4.65 inches).

Width at the widest point: 6.5 cm (2.56 inches).

NOTE: Kohl is an ancient eye cosmetic traditionally made by grinding galena (lead sulfide) and other ingredients. It is widely used in the Middle East, South Asia, the Indian subcontinent, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, and parts of West Africa to darken the eyelids and as mascara for the eyelashes. It is worn mainly by women but also by some men and children. In addition, mothers would apply kohl to their infants' eyes soon after birth. Some did this to "strengthen the child's eyes," and others believed it could prevent the child from being cursed by the evil eye.