Candlestick Unguentarium
Candlestick Unguentarium
Place of OriginEastern Mediterranean
DateProbably Late 1st to early 2nd Century
DimensionsH: 3 7/16 in. (8.8 cm); Rim Diam: 2 3/8 in. (6.1 cm); Body Diam: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Base Diam: 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm)
MediumGlass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1097
Not on View
DescriptionTransparent to translucent dark green (5 G 5/2).
Irregular wad of glass on base ca. 0.4 cm. Medium thin glass. Fabric cannot be determined because of weathering.
Broad rim, outsplayed horizontally, and rounded and thickened in flame. Tall cylindrical neck with tool mark and slight constriction at its base. Conical body ca. one-third of total height. Kicked base.
CLASSIFICATION: Candlestick Class XC"2b.
Last quarter of 1st to mid-2nd century
First half of third century
Last quarter of 1st to mid-2nd century
200-250 CE
Last Quarter of 1st to Mid-2nd Century
2nd-4th century CE
Probably mid -second to mid-third century
Probably First Half of Third Century
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