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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Roman

Unguentarium; flat base, piriform body, slight constriction at neck, flared lip. Intact, except for one chip missing from neck and lip; some minimal dirt accretions on the interior. Classification: Isings form 8

Pale blue-green glass

Roman Imperial period

Vessels