Thick-walled Dark Green Unguentarium

Culture: Roman

Period: 2nd century A.D.

Material: Glass

Dimensions: 10 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 3219

Provenance: Bavarian private collection A. L., acquired 2002 at the art shop Pfennings, Cologne, Germany.

Condition: Intact

Description: Magnificent, translucent unguentarium made of thick-walled, dark green glass. The body is compressed pear-shaped, the base flat, circularly curved inwards. The neck is long and cylindrical, the lip horizontally protruding and thickened at the rim. Magnificent streaks creating a special elegance to the glass.