176 - Late Roman Cobalt Blue Rod-Formed Glass Cosmetic Tube. Circa 4th-5th century A.D. Tubular body with a smoothly-rounded interior, the exterior formed of heavily-twisted rods, two handles and standing on a slightly rounded integral base, rim absent; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. Cf. Antonaras, A., Ancient Glass in the J.Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2025, p.318, no.376, for the type of kohl tube. 160 grams total, 13.1 cm including stand (5 1/4 in.).

Late Roman Cobalt Blue Rod-Formed Glass Cosmetic Tube. Circa 4th-5th century A.D. Tubular body with a smoothly-rounded interior, the exterior formed of heavily-twisted rods, two handles and standing on a slightly rounded integral base, rim absent; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. Cf. Antonaras, A., Ancient Glass in the J.Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2025, p.318, no.376, for the type of kohl tube. 160 grams total, 13.1 cm including stand (5 1/4 in.). Ex London gallery, 1980s. Private London, UK, collection, 1980-2000s. Roman glass from an important London collection, acquired from the early 1980s. Accompanied by a typed previous catalogue information page with provenance. These kohl tubes are provisionally dated between the 4th and the 5th centuries, and they are ascribed to the Syrian region. The majority of the kohl tubes bear spiralling ribs formed by twisting the vessel while it was still hot and malleable. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.