cosmetic boxes
- Scope note
- Small containers designed to store cosmetics and other personal hygiene materials. Cosmetic boxes are found in the form of a cube, disk, or other shape, generally having a lid. Best known as works from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia, dating from the Late Bronze age, made from materials such as wood, ivory or bone.
- Date of creation: 29-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024