Thick-walled Green Unguentarium

Culture: Roman

Period: 2nd century A.D.

Material: Glass

Dimensions: 20 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 3463

Provenance: From the private collection of the French archaeologist Louis-Gabriel Bellon (1819-1899). For over 120 years in the family estate.

Condition: Intact

Description: Magnificent unguentarium of thick-walled, green glass. The corpus compressed pear-shaped, the base flat, curved inwardly in a circular shape. The neck is long and cylindrical, the rim horizontally protruding and on the edge thickened. Wonderful streaks which create a certain elegance. On the side an old collection label with the number 216.