Asian Art, Antiques & Estates Auction February 22nd, 2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/22/2022
Pair of bronze kohl (surma dani) vessels with stoppers. Used by women and men for applying mascara/eyeliner makeup that was make by grinding stibnite, sometimes called antimonite, which is a sulfide mineral; Overall both and in good condition, some patina throughout, minor wear and losses to feet; Size of largest 5 1/4'' H x 2'' W Provenance: Collected between 1945-1960 by Carl O. Winberg, former United States Government diplomat, agricultural attache and Foreign Service officer serving across Indonesia, India Burma, Bangladesh and Australia; thence by descent to the present owner.