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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-2nd century CE
Bottle; flat base, piriform body, slight constriction, neck bulges out slightly then narrows before the mouth, rolled lip. Remains of trailed decoration along lower half of neck. Intact; exterior has been cleaned, dirt accretions on interior, crack in mouth and neck.

Classification: Isings form 28A
Period
Roman Imperial period
Date
1st-2nd century CE
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
W: 21.34 cm
Medium
Pale blue-green glass
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1920.44.67
Image Source
harvard
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