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Balsamarium, Ancient Rome, c. 1st\u20132nd century AD <\/h4>\n\n

An authentic Roman balsamarium (unguentarium) from the 1st\u20132nd century AD, crafted from clay using a potter’s wheel. The vessel, characterized by its bulbous body, slender neck, and wide, flanged rim, was used to store liquid fragrances and toilet perfumes. It often formed part of the deceased’s grave goods. It was formerly believed that balsamaria were used to collect mourners’ tears during funeral ceremonies \u2013 hence the erroneous name lacrimatorium (from lacrima \u2013 tear).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Age<\/th>\n5th century BC <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Country of Origin<\/th>\nAncient Rome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Material<\/th>\nTerracotta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Technique<\/th>\nHand forming, wheel throwing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size<\/th>\n14 cm \u00d7 8 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/th>\n196 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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