Unguentarium, 1st century CE

Transparent, almost colorless, light green glass
y1966-173
Unguentarium

Information

Title
Unguentarium
Object Number
y1966-173
Description
Fire-polished, unevenly everted rim; long cylindrical neck; slender, tear-shaped body with pointed base.
Medium
Transparent, almost colorless, light green glass
Dates
1st century CE
Dimensions
h. 19.4 cm, diam. rim 1.7 cm, max. diam. 1.9 cm (7 5/8 x 11/16 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Louis C. West
Culture
Roman (style or period)
Period
Roman Imperial
Place made
Eastern Mediterranean
Aegean
Type
Materials

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