About this artwork
Initially affordable only among the wealthy, glass was used in ancient Rome to create tableware and containers for oils and perfume. This delicate applicator would have been just one object among the array of mirrors, combs, and palettes for mixing cosmetics, as well as bottles and other containers for products used to beautify prosperous Romans.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Culture
- Ancient Mediterranean
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Title
- Cosmetic Applicator
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Place
- Mediterranean Region (Object made in)
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Date
- 301 CE–600 CE
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Medium
- Glass
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Dimensions
- 10.8 × 0.6 cm (4 1/4 × 1/4 in.); Diam.: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Theodore W. and Frances S. Robinson
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Reference Number
- 1949.1112
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/67390/manifest.json