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Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Roman

Bottle; flat base, piriform body, slight constriction, neck bulges out slightly then narrows before the mouth, rolled lip. Remains of trailed decoration along lower half of neck. Intact; exterior has been cleaned, dirt accretions on interior, crack in mouth and neck. Classification: Isings form 28A

Pale blue-green glass

Roman Imperial period

Vessels