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Unguentarium

Artist
Date2-3rd century, maybe
MediumGlass
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Mr. Henry E Schnakenberg
Object number1954.22.186
DescriptionGreek blown glass toilet bottle or "unguentarium." Tall cylindrical neck indented before tubular body. Flat base. Lip has a rim which curves out on one side and bends into the opening on the other half. Iridescent.
On View
Not on view
Collections
Vessel
Roman
2nd - 3rd century
Vessel
Roman
1st century
Twin vial
ROMAN EMPIRE
2nd-3rd century
Vial
ROMAN EMPIRE
200-300 AD
Bottle
3rd - 4th century
Toilet bottle or unguentarium
Possibly 2-3 century AD
Vial or unguentarium
Roman
200-300 AD
Bottle
5th - 7th century
Vessel
Roman
2-3 Century
Flask
Roman
1st century or later