C. 2nd century AD

A nice large translucent glass unguentarium with a tall neck, out turned rim and a broad body with a concave base and slight iridescence to surfaces.

It was said that in ancient times, Unguntariums were used as tear-catchers for mourning loved ones.

Intact and of a large size with some iridescence to surfaces and some earthy surface deposits.

Size: 171mm height

Ref: Ancient Glass by Bergmann. Oliver. Carnegie. Page 84.

Provenance;  Ex Cambridge Gentleman Collection, collected from the 1980’s-2000’s.