Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

late 1st–mid-2nd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent blue green. Uneven rim folded out, over, and in, and pressed flat on top and into mouth; cylindrical neck, expanding slightly downward and then curving out to join squat, bulbous body; flat bottom. Intact, except for crack across bottom and lower body; many pinprick bubbles; brilliant iridescent weathering and pitting.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 1st–mid-2nd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76