Roman Glass Unguentarium

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  • Size

    8cm(H) x 2cm(W) / 3"(H) x 1"(W)

  • Condition

    Very Good

    repaired and minor restoration.

  • Full Description

    Roman Glass Unguentarium

    2nd-3rd Century A.D

    The “test tube” type, a common shape during the Flavian period; conical shaped body of wonderful aquamarine blue with variegated iridescence and highlights of gold with a faint constriction halfway down its length marking off the neck from the body.

    Often used for storage of perfume oils