Unguentarium

Currently not on view

Unguentarium,

1st century CE

Roman
Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
y727

Information

Title
Unguentarium
Dates

1st century CE

Medium
Transparent light blue glass; few impurities
Dimensions
h. 8 cm, diam. rim 1.1 cm, diam. base 2 cm (3 1/8 x 7/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. E. S. Harris
Object Number
y727
Place Made

Eastern Mediterranean

Description
In-folded, out-splayed rim; cylindrical neck, constricted at its base; tear-shaped body; flat bottom.
Culture
Roman (style or period)
Period
Imperial (Roman)
Type
glass, unguentaria
Materials
free-blown glass

Given to the Museum by Dr. E. S. Harris as part of the Old Collection

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