Balsamarium (perfume vase)
Classical Antiquities
Date | 4th–2nd centuries B.C. |
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Object type | vase |
Medium, technique | painted, clay |
Dimensions | height: 12.3 cm |
Inventory number | 51.154 |
Collection | Classical Antiquities |
On view | Museum of Fine Arts, Basement Floor, Classical Antiquity, The ancient Mediterranean |
The terracotta ungent bottle’s shape is characterised by an ovoid body with a narrow neck and mouth, which fits the function of the vessels – it contained creams made from different plants or perfumes.
Found in the surroundings of the lake Nemi.
This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.