Achaemenid Repousse Silver Sheet Khol Tube

with original applicator rod and traces of contents

 

 

 

5th Century BC

 

Height: 11.1 cm.     (4 3/8 in.)

 

ex: private American collection, 1990’s

 

Published:  Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures IX (New York, 2011) p.17

 

cf:  Sotheby’s; The Benzian Collection of Ancient & Islamic Glass (London, 07.07.1994) no.42

 

 

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