Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)
1st-2nd century CE
Description
Unguentarium; rounded base, piriform body narrowing into neck, remains of rolled lip. Missing mouth, large section of the body; iridescent sheen, minimal dirt accretions on interior. Classification: Isings form 8
Dimensions
11.7 x 2 cm (4 5/8 x 13/16 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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