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Double cosmetic tube (balsamarium)

about 4th century A.D.
Place of ManufactureSyria
Medium/TechniqueGlass, free-blown with attached handle
DimensionsHeight: 19.2 cm (7 9/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Walter Scott Fitz
Accession number07.871
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ClassificationsVessels
ProvenanceFrom Syria
Oil flask (aryballos)
1st–2nd century A.D. or later
Pitcher
3rd–4th century A.D.
Group shot: 93.15, 90.71, 93.18, 81.347, 94.196, 94.194
2nd–4th century A.D.
Amphora
1st–2nd century A.D.
Group shot: 93.19-21, 08.188, 08.197, 08.194
4th–5th century A.D.
Flask with spout (nursing bottle)
4th–5th century A.D.
Bottle with basket handle
4th–5th century A.D.
Jug
4th or second half of the 4th century–early 5th century
Cosmetic tube
6th century AD