Roman — Roman; mid 1st-early 3rd century
Phial, unguentarium
Glass phial, natural blue. Moderate quality glass, with numerous small elongated bubbles. Heavy iridescence on exterior, with beginnings of surface flaking. Parts present: complete (rim, neck, body, base); sherd broken off upper neck and rim, but glued back (one tiny piece missing). Isings form 8/28b. Plain everted rim, fire-rounded, irregular. Constriction with clear tool marks at bottom of neck. Base only slightly flattened.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- A12123
- Object name:
- phial, unguentarium
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- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Roman; mid 1st-early 3rd century
- Material:
glass
- Measurements/duration:
- H 115 mm, DM (rim) 20 mm, DM (neck) 14 mm, DM (body) 32 mm (overall)
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 40%
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- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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