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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-2nd century CE
Unguentarium; rounded base, tubular body, constriction before straight neck, flaring lip. Intact; some dirt accretions and blue-purple iridescence. Full of dirt.

Classification: Isings form 8
Period
Roman Imperial period
Date
1st-2nd century CE
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
D: 5.84 cm
Medium
Pale blue glass
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1895.229
Image Source
harvard
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