Kohl pot in ebony and ivory, with dipper on kohl stick. Part of the ivory capping is broken and is missing. Top section of ivory capping loose, and freely moves around.
Kohl pot, with dipper
Height: 6 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1939) by Hornblower, G. D., OBE
Accession number: E.153.1939
Primary reference Number: 53844
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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