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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-2nd century CE
Unguentarium; thick walls, flat base, piriform body, slight constriction before straight neck, rolled lip. Intact; iridescence, and dirt accretions on interior.

Classification: Isings form 8
Period
Roman Imperial period
Date
1st-2nd century CE
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
W: 7.87 cm
Medium
Pale blue-green glass
Findspot
Ancient & Byzantine World
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1992.256.188
Image Source
harvard
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