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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-2nd century CE

Unguentarium; thick walls, flat base, piriform body, constriction before straight neck, flat mouth (irregular shape). Intact; opaque white accretions all over exterior, exposed bit of glass near base has purple iridescent sheen.

Classification: Isings form 8/28

Period

Roman period

Date

1st-2nd century CE

Culture

Roman

Dimensions

H: 9.50 cm W: 2.50 cm

Medium

Yellow-brown glass

Findspot

Ancient & Byzantine World

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

Accession Number

1977.216.3101

Image Source

harvard

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