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Candlestick Unguentarium

1st-3rd century CE

Candlestick unguentarium; slightly indented flat base, bell-shaped body, long straight neck, flattened ring mouth (somewhat irregular). Intact; some dirt on interior neck, opaque brown and white accretions on exterior base, slight opalescent sheen; there is a small spot of clear wax on the body near the base.

Period

Roman Imperial period

Date

1st-3rd century CE

Culture

Roman

Dimensions

H: 14.80 cm W: 7.40 cm

Medium

Yellow-green glass

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

Accession Number

2003.100.5

Image Source

harvard

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