Vial

2nd-4th centuries

Museo Juan Cabré
Calaceite, Spain

Glass vial to hold perfume or ointments for pharmaceutical purposes. Its round body has fractured and been restored. The piece is fairly complete with a concave base, and the join from the glass-blowing process is visible. Made of light green glass.

Details

Title: Vial
Date: 2nd-4th centuries
Physical Dimensions: 58 x 76 mm
Type: Vessel
Rights: Gobierno de Aragón
External Link: CERES MCU
Medium: Blown glass
Fotografía: Hugo Roglán
Cultural Context: Roman culture

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