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container , 200–300s, Roman Empire, 27 BCE–476 CE

Where object was made: present-day Mediterranean region

Material/technique: blown glass

Dimensions:
Object Diameter (Diameter): 3.7 cm
Object Diameter (Diameter): 1 7/16 in

Credit line: Bequest of Helen Foresman Spencer

Accession number: 1982.0183

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Empire of Things

Small glass jars such as these were common throughout Italy, Greece, and Egypt and would have held cosmetic oils or precious unguent, which was an ointment applied to wounds, burns, and rashes.

Cabinet of Curiosities

Small glass jars such as these were common throughout Italy, Greece, and Egypt and would have held cosmetic oils or precious unguent, which was an ointment applied to wounds, burns, and rashes.

Empire of Things

Small glass jars such as these were common throughout Italy, Greece, and Egypt and would have held cosmetic oils or precious unguent, which was an ointment applied to wounds, burns, and rashes.

Empire of Things

Small glass jars such as these were common throughout Italy, Greece, and Egypt and would have held cosmetic oils or precious unguent, which was an ointment applied to wounds, burns, and rashes.