Glass, 31.18 grams, 57.26 mm. Circa 3rd century AD. A translucent pale-amber glass bottle with a short flaring neck; the bulbous body has a rounded base with a slight dimple. Unguentaria are small ceramic or glass bottles used as containers for oils and perfumed substances, as well as for storing and dispensing liquids and ointments. Reference: cf. Roman glassware from British finds in Allen, D. Roman Glass in Britain, Princes Risborough, 1998. Extremely fine condition, complete. Provenance: from an old English collection.