Caption

Date-shaped unguentarium; Syro-Palestine workshop; Smyrna place of discovery; 1st–beginning of 2nd century AD; Type: Isings form 78D. Translucent amber glass, inclined rim with inwardly curved edge; blown in a two-part mold. Vessel: rim diameter 2 cm, height 8.15 cm, belly diameter 2.95 cm, weight 0.020 kg., A single elongated object resembling a vessel with a narrow neck and flared rim, shown against a plain light background. The surface of the object is irregular and textured with raised, leaflike patterns and a glossy, almost iridescent sheen. Visible colors include deep brown as the dominant tone, with highlights of purple, blue, green, and hints of gold and amber reflecting across the surface. The rim appears slightly darker and the lower end tapers to a rounded point with a rougher, darker area. A small loop-like handle is attached at the top.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A01_393

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Rights managed

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57.9Mb (1.4Mb) / 11.3in x 19.9in / 3391 x 5969 (300dpi)

Keywords

Date-shaped unguentarium Syro-Palestine workshop Smyrna place discovery 1st– 2nd century AD Type Isings form 78D Translucent amber glass inclined rim inwardly curved edge blown two-part mold Vessel rim diameter 2 cm height 8.15 cm belly diameter 2.95 cm weight 0.020 kg single elongated object resembling vessel narrow neck flared rim shown plain light background surface object irregular textured raised leaflike patterns glossy almost iridescent sheen Visible colors include deep brown dominant tone highlights purple blue green hints gold reflecting across slightly darker lower tapers rounded point rougher darker area small loop- handle attached top.