Ancient Roman Glass Bottle - Unguentarium - Superb! Circa 1st-3rd century AD This nice bottle crafted from glass features a piriform lower body that gracefully tapers to a long tubular neck, culminating in an everted and pronounced rim. Unguentarium is a term used to describe a type of ancient Roman vessel designed specifically for the storage and application of perfumed oils, ointments, and other aromatic substances. Characterized by a variety of shapes and sizes, the unguentarium typically features a narrow neck, facilitating controlled pouring and application of fragrant substances. The body of the vessel often displays distinctive forms, ranging from bulbous to piriform. Unguentaria held practical importance in Roman society, used not only for personal grooming but also as votive offerings and in funerary practices. Cf. The British Museum, Museum number 2018,5009.18. Dimensions: 115mm x 15mm; Weight: 10g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.