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Ointment Glass Jar / Unguentarium

Unkown1st century BCE to 3rd century CE

National Museum of Qatar

National Museum of Qatar
Doha, Qatar

This glass jar was found at the archaeological burial site of Al-Mezruah and discovered by the Danish Archaeological Expedition in 1961. This tomb contained a camel skeleton with this unguentarium: it probably contained perfumed oil and was used as a funerary offering ritual.
The shape as well as the discoveries in the Gulf region make it possible to date this small flask from the Hellenistic to Parthian period.

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  • Title: Ointment Glass Jar / Unguentarium
  • Creator: Unkown
  • Date created: 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE
  • Location created: Al-Mezru’ah, grave 158O
  • Type: Container, ritual
  • Rights: National Museum of Qatar
  • Medium: Free-blown glass
National Museum of Qatar

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