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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-2nd century CE
Free-blown unguentarium; glass color unclear because of weathering; everted rim, folded inward; round base

Classification: Isings form 8/28
Period
Roman Imperial period
Date
1st-2nd century CE
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
H: 8.90 cm W: 2.70 cm
Medium
Pale blue glass
Findspot
Ancient & Byzantine World
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1895.224
Image Source
harvard
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