Squat Conical Bottle (Unguentarium)
Squat Conical Bottle (Unguentarium)
Place of OriginRome
Date2nd-4th century CE
DimensionsH: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Rim Diam: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Diam (body): 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm); Base Diam: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
MediumGlass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1098
Not on View
DescriptionThis squat conical bottle, or unguentarium, is made from thick to very thick glass that appears translucent dark blue-green (between 5 BG 4/6 and 5 BG 5/2). The fabric cannot be determined because of weathering. The vessel is free-blown and tooled, with a pontil mark approximately 2.5 cm wide. It has a broad horizontal rim, folded outward, rounded, and thickened in the flame. The short cylindrical neck is slightly concave and connects to a squat conical body that makes up about one-third of the total height. The base is flat. Deep weathering grooves, an iridescent film, and pitting on the interior and exterior indicate extensive surface weathering.
Probably Late 1st to early 2nd Century
Probably 2nd century
First half of the 1st century CE
200-250 CE
6th to early 7th century
Probably 2nd century
First half of 3rd century
Last third of 1st century CE
Last quarter of 1st to mid-2nd century
Late 4th to end of 5th century
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