Roman Glass unguentarium globular body and narrow shaped neck (100-300 AD)
Size: L: 45mm, W: 40mm, 35 g.
Apollo Certificate ( London): Lot S824 , 07/10/21 , Ancient Roman Glass Flask. provenance : Former property of an Oxfordshire art professional, previously in an old british collection.
An unguentarium was used to hold scented oil, perfume, or body lotion used by both men and women. These cosmetics were applied as soon as one awoke, then again after they bathed during the day at the local bathhouse. The most popular scents were saffron, marjoram, and roses.
My private collection, Luis Cozeto.
Roman Glass unguentarium globular body and narrow shaped neck (100-300 AD)
Size: L: 45mm, W: 40mm, 35 g.
Apollo Certificate ( London): Lot S824 , 07/10/21 , Ancient Roman Glass Flask. provenance : Former property of an Oxfordshire art professional, previously in an old british collection.
An unguentarium was used to hold scented oil, perfume, or body lotion used by both men and women. These cosmetics were applied as soon as one awoke, then again after they bathed during the day at the local bathhouse. The most popular scents were saffron, marjoram, and roses.
My private collection, Luis Cozeto.