Unguent bottle, Roman, 251-450 CE
- Made:
- 251-450 CE in Roman Empire
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Round-bodies glass unguent bottle, small neck, trial decoration
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Round-bodies glass unguent bottle, small neck, trial decoration, Roman, 251-450 AD
An unguent is an ointment that is spread on the skin to soothe wounds, burns and scratches. The small size of this bottle, which measures only six centimetres high, indicates that it was used for an expensive liquid. The bottle could also have contained other medical treatments or cosmetics.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A54786
- Materials:
- glass
- Measurements:
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overall: 60 mm 54 mm, .04kg
- type:
- bottle
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)
