Unguentarium

50-1-111B

From: Italy | Campania | Cumae

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number 50-1-111B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Italy | Campania | Cumae
Locus Tomb
Period Roman Period
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Description

Intact; B somewhat smaller than A, and chipped at the rim. Pinkish buff clay; the upper part of both, as far as the bsae of the neck, dipped in dull red glaze. Flat bottom and drop-shaped body, with long straight neck and slightly projecting lip (usually called "onion unguentaria."

Height 9.5 cm
Outside Diameter 4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. R. Hare Davis, 1950

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