Candlestick unguentarium.
Colorless with greenish tinge.
Flaring, downturned rim; cylindrical neck, flaring downward; sides of wide, flat body expanding sharply outward; pushed-in bottom with central shallow kick.
Intact, except for part of rim; some bubbles; deep pitting and brilliant iridescent weathering.
Credit: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
2nd-3rd century A.D.
Glass; blown
17.3cm
74.51.5
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