Two-Handled Unguentarium
1916.03.0007
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Two-Handled Unguentarium (1916.03.0007) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Early – Late Roman Empire, 2nd – 4th century CE |
| Culture | Roman |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 11.6 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Diameter) | 5.6 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Diameter) | 2.3 cm |
| Weight | 117 g |
| Measuring Remarks | D2 = diameter of body. D3 = diameter of lip. |
| Materials | Glass |
| Manufacturing Processes | Glassblowing, Glassworking--Appliqué |
| Munsell Color Information | Very Dark Bluish Green (5BG 2/4) -Base. Dark Bluish Green (5BG 3/4) -Top of handle. Pale Green (2.5BG 6/2) -Trails on neck. |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | L: p. 116. |
| Bibliography | Colombini, M.P. Giachi, G.G., Iozzo, M.M., & Ribechini, E.E. An Etruscan Ointment from Chiusi (Tuscany, Italy): its chemical characterization. Journal of Archaeological Science, 36:7 (2009). Pp. 1488-1495. doi:10.1016/j.jas.2009.02.011 Fleming, S. J. "Late Roman glass at the University of Pennsylvania Museum." Expedition 39:2 (1997). P. 25. Harden, D.B. Roman Glass from Karanis Found by the University of Michigan Archaeological Expedition in Egypt, 1924-1929. Also see unpublished student paper, 2012P.0071 by Isaj and Lasken. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |