Roman Glass Unguentarium With A Fine Iridescence
Item Description
C. 1st-2nd century AD
A fine example of a translucent glass unguentarium featuring a piriform body, cylindrical neck and a small out-sprayed folded rim. It has a flat base with a beautiful silvery iridescence to surfaces. These would possibly have been used to contain various ointments, medicine, cosmetics or perfume.
Intact with a beautiful silvery iridescence to surfaces.
Provenance: Old London Collection.
Size: 81mm height
£195.00
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