Janiform unguentarium (small bottle used for liquids)
Janiform unguentarium (small bottle used for liquids)

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Ancient Mediterranean Art

Janiform unguentarium (small bottle used for liquids),

2nd century CE

Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
2006-455

Information

Title
Janiform unguentarium (small bottle used for liquids)
Dates

2nd century CE

Medium
Bluish-green glass
Dimensions
7.8 x 3.9 cm, w. "nose to nose" 3.9 cm (3 1/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Dan Fellows Platt
Object Number
2006-455
Place Made

Eastern Mediterranean

Period
Imperial (Roman)
Type
bottles, unguentaria, glass
Materials
glass
Subject
Janus-faced, men, faces

Given to the Museum by Mrs. Dan Fellows Platt

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