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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

1st-2nd century CE

Unguentarium in transparent, blue-green glass; rounded bottom and long tubular neck; flared rim.

Classificaton: Isings form 8

Period

Roman Imperial period

Date

1st-2nd century CE

Culture

Roman

Dimensions

D: 6.60 cm

Medium

Pale blue glass

Findspot

Ancient & Byzantine World

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

Accession Number

1978.495.6

Image Source

harvard

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