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Conical Bottle (Unguentarium)

Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date3rd-4th century CE
DimensionsH: 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm); Rim Diam: 1 3/16 in. (3.0 cm); Body Diam: 2 3/8 in. (6.0 cm); Base Diam: 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1118
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Description This glass bottle was formed from pale green glass; however weathering has affected its condition. The bottle has a folded triangular rim, a long neck, and a cone-shaped body. Its solid base is flat with a slight dip in the center.

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