container, unknown maker from Roman Empire

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200–300s, Roman Empire, 27 BCE–476 CE
container , 200–300s, Roman Empire, 27 BCE–476 CE
Where object was made: present-day Mediterranean region
Material/technique: blown glass
Credit line: Source unknown
Accession number: 1978.0246
On display: Loo Gallery
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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.

Exhibitions

Empire of Things
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
Empire of Things
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021
Debut
Kris Ercums, curator
2021–2023
Debut
Kris Ercums, curator
2021–2022
The Spencer Cabinet
2022–2027
The Spencer Cabinet
2022–2027