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Bottle (Unguentarium)

3rd century - 4th century (made)
Place of origin
Syria (made)

Double unguentaria of amber glass, with two applied handles


Object details

Object type
Bottle (unguentarium)
Materials and techniques
applied thread decoration
Glass
Brief description
Glass Bottle (unguentarium), Syria, 200-399 AD
Physical description
Double unguentaria of amber glass, with two applied handles
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.0cm
  • Greatest width width: 3.8cm
Styles
ANCIENT
Roman (Style or Period)
Other number
8094 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Ceramics Collection
Accession number
1193-1905

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O199/bottle-unguentarium/
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