Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)
1st-2nd century CE
Description
Unguentarium; slightly flattened base, piriform body constriction before straight neck (diam. 1.4 cm), flaring lip. Intact; dirt accretions on interior, slight iridescent cast. Classification: Isings form 8
Dimensions
13.6 x 2.6 cm (5 3/8 x 1 in.)
Provenance
Henry W. Haynes, Boston, MA (1873/78-1912), bequest; to the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (1912-1977), transfer; to the Fogg Art Museum, 1977.
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