A Roman unguentarium in pale green glass. The flask has a small rounded bell-shaped body, tall neck, with rolled over rim and stands on a flat base. The body and crust exhibit attractive patches of iridescence.
Eastern Mediterranean: Circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
Complete and intact, with crusty accretions.
Height 17.2 cms (6.8 ins).
For similar use of indents, see item 416; Ancient Glass in the National Museums Scotland; C. S. Lightfoot.
At the height of its popularity in Rome, glass was present in nearly every aspect of daily life. It was a particularly favoured container for precious, valuable liquids, such as expensive oils, perfumes, and medicines which were produced from all corners of the Roman Empire.
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Roman iridescent glass cosmetic bottle with tall neck
SKU: K188
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