Candlestick Unguentarium
Artist/Culture
Roman
Date2nd century–3rd century CE
Mediumbluish green glass
Dimensions18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsGlass
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Terms
Object number1905.23
DescriptionWide flattened rim, very long neck, short bell-shaped body, wide base, flat hollow foot; shape of body varies from conical to flat to bell-shaped. Majority have concave base and are a natural bluish green. A common form of perfume container; this shape is particular to glass (free blown), 2nd-3rd century AD. From the Troad.ProvenancePurchase from Frank Calvert; from the Troad
On View
On viewLocations
- Exhibition Location Gallery 105
