Ancient Roman Turquoise Glass Unguentarium

Object Description

An ancient Roman unguentarium formed from turquoise glass. It features a piriform-shaped body, with a constriction at the base of the cylindrical neck and an everted, folded rim. The base is flattened and displays a deep pontil mark. Pontil mark is fragmented causing the bottle to lean. The vessel is filled with encrustation to the inside.

Date: Circa 1st – 2nd Century AD

Object Condition

Fine condition. Some light scratches to the exterior. Beautiful iridescence to the outer surface. Pontil mark was broken, causing the vessel to lean. Filled with encrustation.

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