Two-Handled Unguentarium

1916.03.0007

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Artifact Identification Two-Handled Unguentarium   (1916.03.0007)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Toilet Articles
  4. :
  5. Hygiene Artifacts
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Early – Late Roman Empire
Date 2nd – 4th century CE
Culture Roman
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 11.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 5.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 2.3 cm
Weight 117 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Glass
Manufacturing Processes Glassblowing, Glassworking--Appliqué

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
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Also see unpublished student paper, 2012P.0071 by Isaj and Lasken.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

Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction no

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