Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

2nd–3rd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Colorless with greenish tinge. Rim folded out, over, and in, flattened on top; cylindrical neck expanding downward; bulbous body with convex sides; slightly concave bottom. Intact; many bubbles; pitting, weathering, and brilliant iridescence.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76