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Unguentarium

1st–2nd century A.D.
Medium/TechniqueGlass, free-blown
Dimensions12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Martin Brimmer
Accession number86.40
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsVessels
ProvenanceAccording to MFA Register of Glass this is one of a group of vessels (86.34-86.53) nearly all of which were purchased or found in Crete by W. J. Stillman; at date unknown: purchased from W. J. Stillman by Martin Brimmer; gift of Martin Brimmer to MFA, March 17, 1886
Oil flask (aryballos)
1st–2nd century A.D. or later
Bottle with basket handle
4th–5th century A.D.
Group shot: 01.8223, 01.8222, 99.453, 99.454, 01.8224, 01.8226, 01.8221, 99.456
1st century A.D.
Jug
4th or second half of the 4th century–early 5th century
Cosmetic tube
6th century AD
2nd–3rd century A.D.
Bottle
1st century A.D.
Jug
Late 3rd–5th century A.D.
Group shot:  28.227, 30.406, 30.759
3rd–4th century A.D.
2nd–3rd century A.D.