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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-2nd century CE
Unguentarium; rounded base, piriform body narrowing into neck, remains of rolled lip. Missing mouth, large section of the body; iridescent sheen, minimal dirt accretions on interior.

Classification: Isings form 8
Period
1st-2nd century CE
Date
1st-2nd century CE
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
H: 11.70 cm W: 2.00 cm
Medium
Pale green glass
Findspot
Ancient & Byzantine World
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1977.216.3107
Image Source
harvard
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