Roman Cosmetic Kit

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published on 13 November 2013
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A Roman cosmetic toolkit in bronze with two tweezers and two spoon-headed instruments (specilli) and a mirror also in bronze with (originally) a polished silver face. The toolkit is of unknown provenance whilst the mirror is 1st century CE and from Aosta, North Italy. (Archaeological Museum, Aosta).

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Mark Cartwright
Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.

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Cartwright, M. (2013, November 13). Roman Cosmetic Kit. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2149/roman-cosmetic-kit/

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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Cosmetic Kit." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 13, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2149/roman-cosmetic-kit/.

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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Cosmetic Kit." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 13 Nov 2013. Web. 21 Dec 2024.

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