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NM Ant 0564 :: unguentarium

Object description: Fusiform shape with slender body. Low, conical stem. Flat, flaring base. Tall, cylindrical neck. Projecting rim with bevelled lip. Rough surface with irregularities. Shallow, horizontal grooves down body. Semi-fine, very pale greyish-brown fabric with sparse, very fine mica.

Object description: An unguentarium (pl. unguentaria) is a small container, typically made of clay or glass, for oil and perfumes. They are mostly associated with Hellenistic and Roman contexts, especially as grave goods.

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