Cosmetic container

NameCosmetic container

Artist Artist unrecorded

Dateearly 20th Century

Place madeSyria, Middle East, Asia

Mediummetal

Dimensions3 9/16 in. (9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Irene Hann, Museum of International Folk Art

Object numberA.1992.23.22v

Collections

Artistic Heritage: Folk Art of Syria

DescriptionCast brass box; five kohl containers have hinged lids pinned on; cast peacock soldered to ea. lid, five legs riveted on; screw w/larger cast peacock in center. Note from donor: The head of the bird screws off so that the various lids of theeye shades (kohl) can be lifted up. Remarks. Con't