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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-2nd century CE
Unguentarium; flat base, piriform body, slight constriction at neck, flared lip. Intact, except for one chip missing from neck and lip; some minimal dirt accretions on the interior.

Classification: Isings form 8
Period
Roman Imperial period
Date
1st-2nd century CE
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
W: 6.35 cm
Medium
Pale blue-green glass
Findspot
Ancient & Byzantine World
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1977.216.3105
Image Source
harvard
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