Glass, 25.56 grams, 62.91 mm. Circa 4th century AD. A transparent glass bottle with an onion shaped ribbed body that terminates into a stepped fluted neck. The base has a concave centre which allows the piece to stand. Unguentaria are small ceramic or glass bottle found frequently at Hellenistic and Roman sites, especially in cemeteries. It’s most common use was probably as a container for oil, though it is also suited for storing and dispensing liquid and powdered substances. A very good example but with a tiny crack in the rim otherwise in extremely fine condition. Ex Ancient Art.