Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)
1st-2nd century CE
Description
Unguentarium; thick walls, flat base, piriform body, slight constriction before straight neck, rolled lip. Intact; iridescence, and dirt accretions on interior. Classification: Isings form 8
Dimensions
H. 13.3 x Rim diam. 2.4 x W. 3.2 cm (5 1/4 x 15/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Louise M. and George E. Bates, Camden, ME (by 1971-1992), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1992.
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