Balsamarium
Balsamarium
Place of OriginEastern Mediterranean
Date1st-4th century CE
DimensionsH: 4 in. (10.2 cm); Rim Diam: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Max Diam: 7/8 in. (2.3 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.631
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DescriptionThis small vessel is identified as a balsamarium. It is made of glass, free-blown and tooled.
1st-2nd century CE
1st-2nd century CE
Mid-1st century or earlier
10th century
10th-11th century
9th-10th century
Probably first quarter of 1st century
3rd-4th century CE
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