North African Morocco Kohl vial Berber with applicator

This antique item is a kohl vial (or makhala), a traditional container used to store powdered kohl eyeliner. Handcrafted from silver it typically dates from the late 19th to early 20th century. Design & Origin: The bottle features a distinctive circular "canteen" body adorned with hand-engraved floral or butterfly motifs, common in Middle Eastern, North African (Berber), MAKER: Unmarked. Ca. late 19th Early 20th century SIZE: 3.1/4" tall x 1.3/4" wide Weight: 36 grams CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected.