It was in a sealed tin pot found at a Roman temple in Southwark, south London, where experts are digging.
Smelly remains!
It's about 5.8cm across and decorated quite plainly.
It seems to have been deliberately hidden 2,000 years ago.
The pot got it's first airing when museum official Liz Barham opened it in front of the press.
As she did, a strong smell of sulphur was released!
Usually, creams wouldn't last so long so the archaeologists are amazed.
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Quiz: Ancient civilisations
