Unguentarium
Unguentarium

Currently not on view

Unguentarium,

2nd–3rd century CE

Roman
Roman Imperial to Late Antiquity, ca. 476–700 CE
y731

Information

Title
Unguentarium
Dates

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium
Transparent light blue glass
Dimensions
h. 7.4 cm, diam. rim 3.8 cm, diam. base 4 cm (2 15/16 x 1 1/2 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. E. S. Harris
Object Number
y731
Place Made

Egypt

Description
Out-splayed rim, in-folded and flattened; wide, cylindrical neck, constricted at its base. Thick-walled, conical body with flat bottom.
Culture
Roman (style or period)
Period
Imperial (Roman), Late Antique
Type
unguentaria, bottles
Materials
free-blown glass

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

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