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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-2nd century CE
Unguentarium; flat base, piriform body, constriction before straight neck (diam. 1.1 cm), rolled lip. Intact; light brown iridescence.

Classification: Isings form 8/28
Period
Roman Imperial period
Date
1st-2nd century CE
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
H: 6.20 cm W: 2.30 cm
Medium
Very light green glass
Findspot
Ancient & Byzantine World
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1920.44.80
Image Source
harvard
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