Ancient Roman Unguentaria Glass, Pale Blue, 3rd To 4th Century AD.

Ancient Roman Unguentaria Glass, Pale Blue, 3rd To 4th Century AD.

This Piece has a Large Bulbous Body, Flat Base and Broad Everted Mouth, Finished with a Rim.

Unguentarium Is a Small Ceramic Or Glass Bottle Found Frequently By Archaeologists at Hellenistic and Roman Sites, Especially In Cemeteries. Its Most Common Use was Probably as a Container For Oil, Though It Is Also Suited for Storing and Dispensing Liquid and Powdered Substances.

The First Window Glass. It Is Worth Noting That Roman Houses Did Not Have Glass Windows Up Until The First Century AD, Rather They Had Holes with Shutters with Very Few Facing The Street for Safety Reasons. These Windows were Often Not Very Transparent, Their Primary Objective Is To Only Let Light Through.

Item Code - GLA2D4004TA

Width: 1 3/4"  Height: 2 3/8"  Depth: 1 3/4"  Weight: 12 g