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Cinerarium with Human Remains

Cinerarium with Human Remains

Roman

Cinerarium; ovoid body (circum. 70.6 cm), constricted to form base (diam. 13 cm), short neck, rolled lip, two opposed handles. Intact; covered in flaking opalescent iridescence and minimal dirt accretions. Cremated human remains and debris fill this vessel.

Pale blue-green glass

Roman period

Vessels