Vtg Antique Peacock Eyeliner Bottle

Vintage Collectable Antique Hand crafted Eyeliner Bottle-empty. Dimensions approx 12 cm H 11 cm L 5.1 cm W & base diameter. Solid Silver Brass Peacock Bird Figure/ Figurine, Stick Eyeliner Container. Kohl/ Surma/Kajal Pot. Traditional Wedding Day Gift. 325 Silver? Unmarked. Morocco? India? Kohl-an oriental eye liner cosmetic that like other eyeliners is used to mark the perimeter of the eye to make the eyes look bigger. There also exists a type of kohl known as Ithmid (Ismid) that has beneficial effects on the eyes: Such as providing protection from harsh sunlight by absorbing UV rays. Excessive exposure of UV rays to the eye overtime can cause many eye ailments, such as macular degeneration and cataracts. This is one main reason why the Bedouins of the desert, men and woman, applied ithmid kohl to their eyes. Likewise, the Ancient Egyptians used kohl to protect their eyes, and to treat ocular-related illnesses. Other therapeutic relieving eyestrain, eye pain, eye soreness, conjunctivitis, and light sensitivity. Ithmid also has the effect of stimulating the eyelashes to grow thicker and longer. Ithmid (antimony) kohl (Arabic) stones have differing grades depending on the level of impurities. True, authentic & genuine best Ithmid is sourced from trustworthy dealers who are experts in this field-they can distinguish btw different grades of Ithmid kohl & they only use the best possible grade with the least amount of impurities.