Roman Glassware: Balsamarium

Inv. No.: 73.004
Height: 75mm
Diameter: 31mm
 
Small, bulbous body merges into tall, slightly flaring neck. Two small handles attached asymmetrically to lip and neck. Pad base. Pale green glass, with a little irridescence.

Decoration:
Trailed decoration, tapering from bottom to top, covers body and neck of the vessel.

Bibliography:
Neuberg, Pl. 25, 2(Palestine). * SCE Vol. IV, Part 3, fig. 59. * Vessberg, Pl. 17, 2. * von Saldern, no. 664 (Also references to other examples).