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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-2nd century CE

Unguentarium; flat base, piriform body sloping into straight neck, flared lip. Intact; interior dirt accretions over light blue iridescence, light and dark brown accretions on exterior.

Period

Roman Imperial period

Date

1st-2nd century CE

Culture

Roman

Dimensions

D: 5.59 cm

Medium

Light brown glass

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

Accession Number

1895.223

Image Source

harvard

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