Unguentarium
Unguentarium

Currently not on view

Unguentarium,

1st century CE

Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
y1946-292

Information

Title
Unguentarium
Dates

1st century CE

Medium
Transparent, almost colorless, light green glass
Dimensions
h. 8.0 cm, diam. 1.8 cm (3 1/8 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Platt from the bequest of Dan Fellows Platt, Class of 1895
Object Number
y1946-292
Place Made

Aegean ?

Description
In-folded, flaring rim; tear-shaped body with pointed base. Fine thread wound spirally around the body.
Period
Roman (style or period), Imperial (Roman)
Type
bottles, unguentaria, glass
Materials
free-blown glass
Subject
stripes

Given to the Museum by Mrs. Platt from bequest of Dan Fellows Platt

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