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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-2nd century CE
Unguentarium; slightly flattened base, piriform body constriction before straight neck (diam. 1.4 cm), flaring lip. Intact; dirt accretions on interior, slight iridescent cast.

Classification: Isings form 8
Period
Roman Imperial period
Date
1st-2nd century CE
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
H: 13.60 cm W: 2.60 cm
Medium
Pale blue-green glass
Findspot
Ancient & Byzantine World
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1977.216.3104
Image Source
harvard
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