Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

1st century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent honey yellow. Plain rounded rim; flaring mouth; neck expanding downward; bulbous body; concave bottom. Broken around body, with two large holes in sides; many bubbles; iridescent weathering and pitting; some dulling.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76