Luristan Kohl Vessel with a Zoomorphic Pin

Culture: Iran/Luristan

Period: 7th century B.C.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 16 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 6653

Provenance: From the Swiss private collection Baron O. C. V. L. (1937-2022).

Condition: In some areas with varnish to protect from corrosion , otherwise intact.

Description: Bronze cosmetic vessel (kohl container) with a belonging makeup pin with an ibex as the finale. The animal naturalistically formed, with long, backwards curved horns, a thin body with a protruding small tail. The legs are structured and connect on the hooves. The rod is cylindrical and today sticks in the vessel due to corrosion. The small bottle itself on a flatter, set off base with a bulbous body and long, cylindrical neck. The rim is horizontally protruding. Mounted.