Cosmetic Flask

Culture: Byzantine, 394–1204, 1261–1453
Period: Early Byzantine period, 330–610 CE
Date: 4th–5th century CE
Material: Glass
associated with: Asia
Classification: Containers, glassware
Collection: Ancient Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 259
Dimensions: height x diameter: 5 1/16 x 2 in. (12.9 x 5.1 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 89:1921

- 1921
Persian Antique Gallery [Reiza Khan Monif (1850 or 1851–1923)], New York, NY [1]

1921 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Persian Antique Gallery [2]

Notes:
[1] Invoice from Persian Antique Gallery to the City Art Museum, dated August 5, 1921, part of the "Collection of Roman, Phoenician, Egyptian, and Arabic Iridescent Glass" [SLAM document files].

[2] Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, July 8, 1921.

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