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Double cosmetic tube (kohl tube)
Double cosmetic tube (kohl tube)

Double cosmetic tube (kohl tube)

Artist Unknown
Date4th–5th century
MediumGlass (free-blown and tooled)
DimensionsH. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm) x W. 3 ¼ in. (8.3 cm) x D. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
ClassificationsGlass
Credit LineElizabeth Putnam McIver Collection of Ancient Glass, Gift of Dr. Monroe A. McIver
Object numberG.67.3.20
On View
On view
ProvenanceElizabeth Putnam McIver (1888-1984) and Dr. Monroe A. McIver (1890-1982), Cooperstown, NY; given to NCMA, 1967.Published References"Acquisitions," North Carolina Museum of Art Bulletin 7, nos. 2 and 3 (1967/68?), listed 70.Exhibition HistoryRaleigh, NC, North Carolina Museum of Art, “Art for the People: The Foundation of the North Carolina Museum of Art, 1924–1945,” November 27, 2019–February 9, 2020.

Raleigh, NC, North Carolina Museum of Art, "The People's Collection, Reimagined," October 7, 2022–present.
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