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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1977.216.3107
Title
Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)
Classification
Vessels
Work Type
vessel
Date
1st-2nd century CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/289854

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Pale green glass
Technique
Free-blown glass
Dimensions
11.7 x 2 cm (4 5/8 x 13/16 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Henry W. Haynes, Boston, MA (1873/78-1912), bequest; to the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (1912-1977), transfer; to the Fogg Art Museum, 1977.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Bequest of Henry W. Haynes, 1912
Accession Year
1977
Object Number
1977.216.3107
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Unguentarium; rounded base, piriform body narrowing into neck, remains of rolled lip. Missing mouth, large section of the body; iridescent sheen, minimal dirt accretions on interior.

Classification: Isings form 8

Subjects and Contexts

  • Roman Domestic Art

Verification Level

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