Fig. 212.—Glass box for cosmetics.
Fig. 213.—Hand mirrors.
Fig. 214.—Group of toilet articles.
- a. Standing mirror.
- b. Ear cleaner.
- c. Ivory box for cosmetics.
- d. Bronze comb.
The ends of the hairpins were often ornamented with figures. The specimens shown in [Fig. 211] are of ivory. The designs in which female figures appear are in keeping with the use, but the ornamentation for the most part seems excessive.
The toilet boxes, of glass or ivory, were used for a variety of purposes. Of those presented in our illustrations, one ([Fig. 211], at the right) probably contained perfumed oil. The round glass box ([Fig. 212]) was used for cosmetics, as was also the ivory box seen in [Fig. 214], the outside of which is carved in low relief.