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unguentarium

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Upphovsman: <presImageByline>Kaneberg, Ove
Upphovsrätt: <presImageCopyright> Statens museer för världskultur
Licens: <mediaLicense> Licens
Typ <itemType> Objekt/föremål
Datering <presTimeLabel> C.H. (325-50 BC)
Plats <presPlaceLabel> Europa, Cypern
Description <itemDescription>
  • Fusiform unguentarium. Rather bulbous shape with sloping shoulder and tall, conical stem. Flat, flaring base, set off from the stem by special moulding. Stem and foot hollowed. Tall, narrow neck. Fairly broad, horizontal lip. Rough surface with occasional clay-spots. Semi-fine, reddish-brown fabric.
Description <itemDescription>
  • An unguentarium (pl. unguentaria) is a small container, typically made of clay or glass, for oil and perfumes. They are mostly associated with Hellenistic and Roman contexts, especially as grave goods... Visa hela
Inventory number <itemDescription>
Acquisition <itemDescription>
  • Gift from the Swedish Consul at Larnaca, Mr Charles Watkins, to the National Museum in 1890.
Condition <itemDescription>
  • Nearly complete. Chipped rim.
Dimensions <itemDescription>
  • H. 22.8, Ø of body 7.2, Ø of base 3.1, Ø of rim 3.2.
Country / Findspot <itemDescription>
Description, Swedish <itemDescription>
Description, Swedish <itemDescription>
  • Unguentarium, terrakotta
Händelse <context>
  • Brukad C.H. (325-50 BC).
  • Funnen i Cypern, Europa.
  • Ägd av Nationalmuseum, Stockholm.
Material, engelska<itemMaterial>
Clay
Pottery
Terracotta
Earthenware
Material<itemMaterial>
Terrakotta
Keramik
Lera
Keramik
Nyckelord <itemKeyWord>
  • C.H. (325-50 BC)
  • ceramics
  • pottery
  • vessel
Mått <itemMeasurement>
  • Height / Höjd: 22,8 cm.
  • Diameter: 7,2 cm.
  • Diameter: 3,2 cm.
  • Diameter: 3,1 cm.
Object<itemName>
unguentarium
Ämne <subject>
  • Kulturhistoria
Inventory number <itemNumber>
Rättigheter för metadata <itemLicense> Licens
Källa <presOrganization> Statens museer för världskultur - Medelhavsmuseet
Källa <url>

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