Unguentarium
Alternative Title
Perfume bottle
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Publication Date
January 2018
Time Period
1st century CE
Abstract
Tear-drop shaped bottle has a ledge rim that is folded inward. The cylindrical neck is constricted at 4.0 cm. below the rim before expanding into the piriform body. The base is slightly concave and the vessel is free-standing. The pontil mark is palpable. Long cracks are visible below the constriction.
Keywords
Glass Unguentarium
Alt Text
A three-dimensional model of a tall, narrow glass vase with a flared top, a slightly wider base, and a light, silvery-copper color. The 3D model can be freely moved, rotated, and zoomed in and out to allow the viewer to inspect the object from multiple angles. A small, still image of the object is also included, with the object against a white background and a measurement scale in centimeters below it.
Physical Collection
Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities
Material
Glass
Box
1
Dimensions
10.2 x 2.2 cm.
Language
English
Discovery Location
Eastern Mediterranean region
Media Type
Unguentaria
Format
Digital 3D model
Identifier
R30-00087
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Unguentarium" (2018). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 88.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/88
Notes
citation/reference: Yael Israeli, Ancient glass in the Israel Museum; Stuart J. Fleming, Roman glass: reflections of everyday life. Color: Pale blue, opalescent weathering, white encrustation. View description: Side view.
Equipment
Nikon D3400, AF-P Nikon 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G
Capture Technique
Digital Photogrammetry, Agisoft Photoscan Professional 1.4.4
Affiliation
University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)
Rights Statement
