Bronze perfum vase

101-300 A.D.

Museo de Jaén
Jaén, Spain

Hollow-cast bronze representing the bust of a native from Nubia. It was found inside a lead sarcophagus, and thus would have been used during the funerary ritual. These elements were greatly valued in daily life in order to strengthen the scent of odorous substances.

Details

Title: Bronze perfum vase
Date Created: 101-300 A.D.
Location: Santo Tomé, Jaén
Physical Dimensions: Height = 11,4 cm; Width = 7,9 cm; Lenght = 18,6 cm; Maximum thickness = 6,1 cm
Type: Container
Medium: Bronze

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