Unguentarium

Alternative Title

Perfume bottle

Creator

Unknown

Files

Abstract

Candlestick-form vessel has a funnel mouth and a simple rim. The long cylindrical neck widens at the base into a bell shape. The base in concave. The object is free-standing. The vessel was broken and repaired at the juncture of the neck and the base.

Keywords

Glass Unguentarium

Time Period

2nd-3rd centuries CE

Material

Glass

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

15.4 x 3.3 x 4.6 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

14

Physical Collection ID

R30

Identifier

R30-00088

Notes

citation/reference: Stuart J. Fleming, Roman glass: reflections of everyday life; Yael Israeli, Ancient glass in the Israel Museum; Axel von Saldern, Ancient glass in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Color: Pale green, opalescent weathering.

Streaming Media

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Unguentarium" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 89.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/89

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)