1977.216.3107: Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)
Vessels
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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
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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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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