Roman Aqua-Coloured Glass Unguentarium

Object Description

A delicate Roman glass unguentarium made from translucent, light, aqua-coloured glass. The bottle features a pyriform shaped body with a bulbous lower body and a flattened applied base. A cylindrical neck which tapers outwards to an everted folded over. The bottle displays earthly encrustations on the interior and exterior of the walls.

Date: Circa 3rd – 4th century AD

Object History

Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

Object Condition

Very fine condition. Earthly encrustations to the interior and exterior. Some bubbles to the glass which is consistent with the casting process.

Object Details