Vial

1994.26.0007

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Artifact Identification Vial   (1994.26.0007)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Toilet Articles
  4. :
  5. Beauty Supplies
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Roman Empire, 100- 300
Culture Ancient

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 13.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 3.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 2.1 cm
Weight 31 g
Measuring Remarks Smaller diameter measures lip.
Materials Glass
Manufacturing Processes Glassblowing
Munsell Color Information Pale Green (5BG 7/2) -Base. Very Pale Green (10BG 8.5/1.5) -Lip.

Research Remarks

Published Description

"[T]runcated base to narrow neck with flared rim...." - F. Dosé, Appraiser, 12/16/1994

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Mr. & Mrs. P. Faucett.
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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