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Candlestick Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Candlestick Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-3rd century CE
Candlestick unguentarium; slightly indented base, conical body, long straight neck, flat ring mouth. Intact; extensive pale opalescence and iridescence, light brown and white accretions on lower part of base and bottom exterior.

Classification: Isings form 82A(1)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Date
1st-3rd century CE
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
H: 12.70 cm W: 6.60 cm
Medium
Pale green glass
Findspot
Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Cyprus
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1977.216.3386.B
Image Source
harvard
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