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Candlestick Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Candlestick Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-3rd century CE
Candlestick unguentarium; slightly indented base, conical body, long, tapering neck, slight flare at mouth. Intact, except for broken mouth; minimal dirt on interior, neck restored previously.

Classification: Isings form 82A(1)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Date
1st-3rd century CE
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
H: 15.50 cm W: 7.70 cm
Medium
Very pale blue glass
Findspot
Ancient & Byzantine World
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1920.44.57
Image Source
harvard
Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)