Glass unguent bottle, Roman, 257-450 CE
- Made:
- 257-450 CE in Roman Empire
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Glass unguent bottle, double, decorated, loop handle
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Glass unguent bottle, double, decorated, loop handle, Roman 257-450AD
An unguent is an ointment that is spread on the skin to soothe wounds, burns and scratches. The loop handle is used to carry the bottle, attach it to a belt or hang it up. The decorations around the sides look like snakes. 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:
- A165396
- Materials:
- glass
- Measurements:
-
overall: 158 mm x 60 mm .1kg
- type:
- bottle
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)
