Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)
1st-2nd century CE
Description
Unguentarium in turqoise glass; piriform shape with rounded bottom, long tubular neck; flared rim. Classification: Isings form 8
Dimensions
H. 9.8 x Rim diam. 2 x W. 3.1 cm (3 7/8 x 13/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Provenance
The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University (by 1878-1978), transfer; to the Fogg Art Museum, 1978.
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