Unguentarium
Unguentarium

Currently not on view

Unguentarium,

1st–2nd century CE

Roman
Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
y1966-150

Information

Title
Unguentarium
Dates

1st–2nd century CE

Medium
Transparent, almost colorless, light green glass
Dimensions
h. 11.9 cm, diam. rim 1.9 cm, diam. base 1.7 cm, max. diam. 3.4 cm (4 11/16 x 3/4 x 11/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Louis C. West
Object Number
y1966-150
Place Made

Eastern Mediterranean

Description
In-folded, flattened, horizontal rim; long cylindrical neck, constricted at its base; conical body, its lowermost walls rounded to a flat bottom.
Culture
Roman (style or period)
Period
Imperial (Roman)
Type
glassware, unguentaria, bottles
Materials
glass

Given to the Museum by Dr. Louis C. West

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