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Unguentarium (perfume bottle)

Unguentarium (perfume bottle)

1st-4th century CE
Unguentarium; pointed bottom (solid) becomes larger, then narrows at deep constriction before neck (diam. 1.1 cm). Cut off at mouth; white shiny accretions on the outside over areas of iridescence.

Classification: Isings form 8/27
Period
Roman period
Date
1st-4th century CE
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
W: 4.83 cm
Medium
Light brown glass
Findspot
Ancient & Byzantine World
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1920.44.86
Image Source
harvard
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