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Candlestick unguentarium
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Candlestick unguentarium

2nd–3rd century A.D.
Place of ManufactureNear East
Medium/TechniqueGlass, Free blown
DimensionsHeight: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of the Misses Amy and Clara Curtis
Accession number21.1363
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsVessels
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Misses Amy and Clara Curtis Collection; gift of the Misses Amy and Clara Curtis to MFA, July 7, 1921
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
Bottle with two handles
1st century A.D.
Bottle
1st century A.D.
Group shot:  93.17, 93.27, 30.403
Late 3rd–5th century A.D.
Group shot:  28.227, 30.406, 30.759
3rd–4th century A.D.