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Opaque glass molar flask
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Description
The function of molar flasks - so called for their supposed resemblance to pulled teeth - is still unclear. Scholars have suggested that such small containers may have been used for cosmetic purposes to contain kohl (eye cosmetic) or perfumes.
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Details
- Associated place
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Asia › Afghanistan (possible find spot)Europe (eastern Mediterranean) (possible place of creation)
- Date
- 9th - 11th century (AD 801 - 1100)
- Material and technique
- glass, with cut decoration
- Dimensions
- 5.7 x 2.1 x 1.6 cm (height x width x depth)
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container › vessel › flask › molar flask,
- No. of items
- 1
- Credit line
- Presented by an anonymous donor, 1985.
- Accession no.
- EA1985.21
Location
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- currently in research collection
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