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NM Ant 0576 :: unguentarium

Object description: Fusiform shape with tall, slender body. Low stem. Flat base. Narrow, cylindrical neck. Flaring mouth with nearly horizontal lip. Broad interior rim band. Mouth, neck and upper body painted. Rough surface with irregularities on lower body and base. Semi-fine, very pale brown fabric with sparse, fine mica. Reddish-brown paint.

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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