1.3.02026-10-18unguentarium, flaska, kärlRådata3102076objektStatens museer för världskultur - MedelhavsmuseetSMVK-MMFöremålhttp://kulturarvsdata.se/SMVK-MM/objekt/3102076NM Ant 0435An unguentarium (pl. unguentaria) is a small container, typically made of clay or glass, for oil and perfumes. They are mostly associated with Hellenistic and Roman contexts, especially as grave goods.Fusiform unguentarium. Slender shape with very sloping shoulder. Tall, narrow stem, slightly concave. Flat base. Stem and base hollowed. Tall, narrow neck, slightly flaring. Sloping lip. Narrow, painted bands on neck and upper body. Rough surface with occasional clay-spots. Fine, dark grey fabric. Diluted white paint., NM Ant 0435, Gift from the Swedish-Norwegian Consul at Piraeus, Mr. M. N. Rodocanachi, 1880., An unguentarium (pl. unguentaria) is a small container, typically made of clay or glass, for oil and perfumes. They are mostly associated with Hellenistic and Roman contexts, especially as grave goods. The so-called fusiform shape (from the Latin fusus, meaning “spindle”) is characteristic of Hellenistic unguentaria and is thought to have developed functionally from the lekythos. On the other hand, the so-called piriform shape (from the Latin pirus, meaning “pear”) is characteristic of the Roman era, especially the early Principate., Nearly complete. Rim and base chipped. Irregular base., H. 12.3; Ø body 3.9; Ø base 2.2; Ø rim 2.3.BrukadHellenisticÄgdNationalmuseum, Stockholmimage/jpeghttps://collections.smvk.se/carlotta-mhm/web/image/tn/3792937/representationhttps://collections.smvk.se/carlotta-mhm/web/image/zoom/3792938/representationhttp://kulturarvsdata.se/resurser/License#byKaneberg, OveStatens museer för världskulturhttp://kulturarvsdata.se/SMVK-MM/Photograph/3913605http://kulturarvsdata.se/SMVK-MM/objekt/html/3102076http://kulturarvsdata.se/SMVK-MM/objekt/xml/3102076http://kulturarvsdata.se/SMVK-MM/objekt/rdf/3102076