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Candlestick Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-3rd century CE

Candlestick unguentarium; slightly indented base, bell-shaped body, constriction before long, narrow neck (diam. 1 cm), flaring lip. Intact; iridescence on interior of body, some dirt accretions on interior.

Isings form 82A (1)

Period

Roman Imperial period

Date

1st-3rd century CE

Culture

Roman

Dimensions

W: 8.64 cm

Medium

Pale blue-green glass

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

Accession Number

1895.234

Image Source

harvard

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