6th-4th century BC. An attractive core-formed polychrome opaque glass kohl bottle with a tapering, square-section body, slightly convex base, rounded neck, rolled rim and a raised knop at each shoulder; a brown-black body decorated with a white 'feather' pattern between bands of yellow and white, with alternating yellow, white and brown 'ropework' design to the rim; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. See The British Museum, item number 135125, for a similar example; see Christie's, London, 25 October 2006, Lot 33, for a comparable item.30.8 grams total, 85mm including stand (3 1/2"). From a royal middle eastern collection, acquired in the 1990s; with collection label 12891YC, and 8512 and 12891YC to the stand; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10441-170140. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Fine condition.