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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-2nd century CE
Unguentarium, rounded base, piriform body, constriction before straight neck, flared lip. Intact; interior half filled with; dirt encrustations on exterior and interior, minimal blue iridescence.

Classification: Isings form 8
Period
Roman Imperial period
Date
1st-2nd century CE
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
D: 5.84 cm
Medium
Very pale blue glass
Findspot
Ancient & Byzantine World
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1895.239
Image Source
harvard
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