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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-2nd century CE
Unguentarium in turqoise glass; piriform shape with rounded bottom, long tubular neck; flared rim.

Classification: Isings form 8
Period
Hellenistic period, Late, to Early Roman Imperial
Date
1st-2nd century CE
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
W: 7.87 cm
Medium
Pale blue glass
Findspot
Ancient & Byzantine World
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1978.495.7
Image Source
harvard
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