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Double Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

4th-5th century CE

Double-chambered unguentarium; tube pinched and folded at bottom to create two chambers, piriform chambers, rolled lips, one extant applied handle, remains of trailed decoration on the lower body. Intact except for missing handle and pieces of decoration; dirt in the bottom of chamber on side with handle.

Period

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

Date

4th-5th century CE

Culture

Roman

Dimensions

H: 11.10 cm W: 5.70 cm

Medium

Blue-green glass

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

Accession Number

2003.100.7

Image Source

harvard

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