Name: Glass unguentarium
Description: Clear glass unguentarium, very iridescent and with many air bubbles. It has a low circular body and a tall cylindrical neck. This piece originates from the spoils of an incineration grave, which identifies it as a funeral offering. The unguentaria served as containers for perfumes, essential oils or ointments.
Material: Glass
Chronology: Roman – 1st century AD
Provenance: Mértola – Alves Redol St. – Incineration necropolis
Location: Museum of Mértola – Roman Centre
Bibliography:
GÓMEZ, Susana (ed.) (2008) Mértola Arqueológica: 2003-2008 Mértola, Cadernos de Mértola, Câmara Municipal de Mértola, p. 50.
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