Large candlestick unguentarium.
Colorless.
Tubular rim folded out, down, over and pressed into top of mouth; cylindrical neck, expanding downwards, with slight indent around base; narrow horizontal shoulder; squat sloping body, expanding downwards; flat bottom.
Intact; many pinprick and elongated bubbles; deep pitting, dulling, and brilliant iridescence on exterior; limy encrustation and thick brown weathering on interior.
Credit: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Glass; blown
15.2cm
74.51.5745
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