Spindle-Shaped Bottle (Fusiform Unguentarium)
Spindle-Shaped Bottle (Fusiform Unguentarium)
Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date3rd-4th Century CE
DimensionsH: 12 3/16 in. (31.0 cm); Max Diam: 1 13/16 in. (4.65 cm); Rim Diam: 1 in. (2.55 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.555
Not on View
DescriptionThin glass. Vertical linear bubbles.
Transparent manganese colored glass.
Remains of wad over circular scar on base, ca. 1.8 cm in diameter.
Rim folded outward, upward, inward, and flatterned. Tall cylindrical neck gradually broadening toward body. Spindle-shaped body with elongated hollow pointed end. Round base.
CLASSIFICATION:: Isings 1957, Form 105
Transparent manganese colored glass.
Free-blown. Remains of wad over circular scar on base, ca. 1.8 cm in diameter.
Rim folded outward, upward, inward, and flattened. Tall cylindrical neck gradually broadening toward body. Spindle-shaped body with elongated hollow pointed end. Round base.
CLASSIFICATION Isings 1957, Form 105
1st century CE
Sixth to early seventh century
Sixth to early seventh century
Sixth to early seventh century
1st century CE
First half of the first century CE
1st-2nd century CE
1st-2nd century CE
4th-5th century CE (?)
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