Ancient Roman Glass Unguentarium - Container for Cosmetics and Perfumes Circa 1st century AD This elegant pale blue glass unguentarium has a long, narrow cylindrical neck rising from a drop-shaped body that swells gently before tapering to a rounded base. The mouth is finished with a rounded lip. Unguentarium, derived from the Latin word "unguentum" meaning "ointment," is a vessel used for storing and dispensing perfumed oils, ointments, and other aromatic substances. Typically crafted from glass or ceramic, unguentaria came in various shapes and sizes, ranging from small, flask-like containers to larger vessels with elongated necks and narrow mouths. Unguentaria were commonly used in religious rituals, funerary practices, and daily grooming routines across ancient civilisations such as Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Dimensions: 14,5cm x 2,5cm x 2,5g Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s. 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.