Cosmetic Case thumbnail 1
Not currently on display at the V&A

Cosmetic Case

2nd century BC-1st century BC (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Gold cosmetic case with lid, decorated with corded bands.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cosmetic Case
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Gold
Brief description
Cosmetic case, gold, decorated with corded bands, possibly Greece (Greco-Roman), 2nd-1st century BC
Physical description
Gold cosmetic case with lid, decorated with corded bands.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.1cm
  • Depth: 2cm
Style
Object history
Webb Collection.
Collection
Accession number
8801:1,2-1863

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdMay 3, 2005
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest