Roman Empire, Ca. 1-300 ADA candlestick unguentarium in a yellowish glass, featuring a short bell-shaped body, a long cylindrical neck, and a mouth with a rolled rim. Unguentaria usually contained perfume and oil, both precious materials during the Roman Empire which were used both in private life and public ceremonies and even funerals. Candlestick unguentaria are among the most widespread glass shapes and have been recovered across the Roman Empire. For a similar see The Fitzwilliam Museum, Unguentarium: GR.GL.21.Size: L:146.4mm / W:51.6mm ; 24.09gProvenance: From a private collection in southern Germany WF, Munich. In Germany since before 2000.