Amphora Shaped Unguentaria


Cosmetic Flask

Syro-Palestinian

original

gift of: the Minden Family

date: c. 4th century AD

provenance: Syro-Palestine

description: Cosmetic flask with flat, spread lip, twin handles and a pad foot. The body is decorated throughout its length with a single spiral trailed thread.
Green glass.
Height: 15.9 cm
Rim Diameter: 4.7 cm
Foot Diameter: 6.1-6.6 cm
Intact, iridescence.