Double Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 2003.100.7
Title: Double Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)
Other Titles: Former Title: Double blue-green balsamarium, one handle
Classification: Vessels
Work Type: vessel
Date: 4th-5th century CE
Period: Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine
Culture: Roman
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/91874

Physical Descriptions

Medium: Blue-green glass
Technique: Free-blown glass
Dimensions: 11.1 x 5.7 cm (4 3/8 x 2 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History: Florence and Mason Hammond, Cambridge, MA (1970-2002), by descent; to Anstiss Krueck, Chicago, IL, Florence Phillips, Cos Cob, CT and Elizabeth Llewellyn, London (2002-2003), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 2003.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the daughters of Florence and Mason Hammond
Accession Year: 2003
Object Number: 2003.100.7
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Double-chambered unguentarium; tube pinched and folded at bottom to create two chambers, piriform chambers, rolled lips, one extant applied handle, remains of trailed decoration on the lower body. Intact except for missing handle and pieces of decoration; dirt in the bottom of chamber on side with handle.

Subjects and Contexts

Roman Domestic Art

Verification Level

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2003.100.7: Double Unguentarium (cosmetic bottle)