Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)
1st-2nd century
Description
Intact unguentarium of yellow-brown glass. The neck is relatively short and cylindrical, flaring at the mouth. The body is piriform and flat on the bottom.
Dimensions
7.6 cm (3 in.)
Provenance
The Alice Corinne McDaniel Collection, Department of the Classics, Harvard University (before 1970-2012), transfer; to the Harvard Art Museums, 2012.
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