A Roman Green Glass Balsamarium c. 4th Century A.D.A small but perfectly formed Roman pale green glass balsamarium or unguentarium bottle from the 4th century A. D. This elegant vessel or cosmetic bottle features a slender baluster body adorned with wrythen flutingspiral ridges that enhance its visual appeal. The unguentarium has an everted rim with a folded edge, both decorative and functional for reinforcing the lip. On either side of the vessel, delicate applied handles reflect the glassmaker's