Unguentarium

Alternative Title

Perfume bottle

Creator

Unknown

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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

Time Period

1st century CE

Material

Glass

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

10.2 x 2.2 cm.

Media Type

Unguentaria

Format

Digital 3D model

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Holding Location

University of South Florida. Library. Special Collections Department (LOC)

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Box Number

1

Physical Collection ID

R30

Identifier

R30-00087

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.

Streaming Media

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Unguentarium" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 88.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/88

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)