ANTHROMORPHIC COSMETIC VASE The body in the shape of a bearded male face. The beard is formed by small globular volumes. Almond-shaped almond-shaped eyes, blunt nose, small, fleshy mouth. Notched motifs around the ears, probably to make them easier to hold. Rock crystal. 10 cm high Parthian or Sassanid art, 3rd-4th century A Parthian or Sasanian rock crystal rare cosmetic bottle. The body in the shape of a bearded male face. The beard formed by small globular volumes. Almond-shaped eyes, flat nose, small and fleshy mouth. At the level of the ears, notched patterns, probably to make it easier to hold. 3rd-4th century A.D. Provenance Duke's Auctioneers, 16/03/ 2012, Lot 391