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Double Cosmetic Jar (Unguentarium), late 3rd century CE-4th century CE

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Description

Maker

Culture

Roman

Title

Double Cosmetic Jar (Unguentarium)

Year

late 3rd century CE-4th century CE

Medium

Glass, free-blown, applied deep aqua glass

Dimensions

12.4 x 6.7 cm (4 7/8 x 2 5/8 inches)

Type

Credit

Gift of Mr. Albert E. Southwick

Object Number

60.021.26

Projects & Publications

Publications

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Ancient Greek and Roman Galleries

This double unguentarium was one of the most common forms of ancient glass vessels; it was especially favored by women in the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire. The piece was made by pinching a blown glass tube in the center and folding it upon itself. The handles were trailed on by touching hot glass near the base and drawing it up the tube. The trail was then pinched to create the zigzag pattern.

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