islamic art-kohl container-ivory inlaid with gold and wood-inv.n,4050-Mamluk or Ottoman 16th century-MIA - 08 07...

the bottom which looks like a faceted flaring stylized lotus flower emerging in a red bud was a convenient handle enabling the user to apply kohl without fear of any of it spilling. a chain (probably not the original) prevented the cap carved in a series of moldings that resemble a modern chess piece from being lost. the hexagonal body is echoed in the six pointed stars that form the main element of the design on the sides and in the gold inlay that also forms six pointed stars around gold hexagons-kohl container-ivory inlaid with gold and wood-inv.n,4050-Mamluk or Ottoman 16th century-MIA - 08 07 09 071