Unknown Maker, Roman

Cosmetic Jar (Unguentarium)

Maker

Culture

Roman

Title

Cosmetic Jar (Unguentarium)

Period

Late Hellenistic period

Year

3rd-4th century BCE

Medium

glass,
free-blown

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

glass,
free-blown

Geography

Late Hellenistic, from the Eastern Mediterranean

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

13.1568

Type

Glass

Exhibition History

Ancient Greek and Roman Galleries

Sep 22, 2010

Label copy

This cosmetic jar was likely used to store scented oil. It was made with a sturdy base to allow it to stand on its own.

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Roman

Cosmetic Jar (Unguentarium), 3rd-4th century BCE

Glass, free-blown

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke 13.1568

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