Unguentarium
Unguentarium

Currently not on view

Unguentarium,

2nd–3rd century CE

Roman Imperial to Late Antiquity, ca. 476–700 CE
y1962-197

Information

Title
Unguentarium
Dates

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium
Transparent light bluish glass
Dimensions
h. 17 cm., diam. rim 5.1 cm., diam. base 5.7 cm., max. diam. 6.1 cm. (6 11/16 x 2 x 2 1/4 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Edward Sampson, Class of 1914, for the Alden Sampson Collection
Object Number
y1962-197
Place Made

Eastern Mediterranean

Description
In-folded and flattened horizontal rim, broad and uneven; long cylindrical neck, wider toward the body, constricted at its base; bell-shaped body; concave/domed bottom.
Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
bottles, unguentaria
Materials
free-blown glass
Subject
glassblowing

Given to the Museum by Edward Sampson

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