Roman Glass Unguentarium With Iridescence

Item Description

C. 1st-2nd century AD

A fine example of a translucent glass unguentarium featuring a small domed body, tall cylindrical neck and an 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: 121mm height

SKU: DEN-T531

£295.00

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