Unguent bottle
3rd century CE-4th century CE
Medium
glass
Measurements
12.7 × 6.2 cm diameter
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the Australian Institute of Archaeology, 1967
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
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