Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)
third-fourth century CE
Dimensions
10 x 2.2 cm (3 15/16 x 7/8 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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