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Miniature Roman Garnet Unguentarium. Roman, 1st Century B.c. – 1st Century A.d

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"Miniature Roman Garnet Unguentarium. Roman, 1st Century B.c. – 1st Century A.d "

Miniature Roman Garnet Unguentarium.

Roman, 1st century B.C. – 1st century A.D

Measures 3.7 x 3.6cm

An unguentarium, also referred to as Balsamarium, Lacrimarium or tears vessel, is a small ceramic or glass bottle found frequently by archaeologists at Hellenistic and Roman sites, especially in cemeteries.

See the last image for a remarkably similar example sold by Christie’s, New York, Antiquities, 18th April 2018, Lot 46 for $18,750.