Achaemenid Repousse Silver Sheet Khol Tube

with original applicator rod and traces of contents

5th Century BC

Height: 12.2 cm. (4 13/16 in.)

#2229

ex: private American collection, 1990’s

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

Comparanda:Curtis, John & Nigel Tallis (ed.); Forgotten Empire. The World of Ancient Persia (London, 2005) p.149 nos.195-196 (metal) no.197 (glass)Sotheby’s; The Benzian Collection of Ancient & Islamic Glass (London, 07.07.1994) no.42