Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

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

Translucent pale yellowish green. Rim folded out, over, and in, flattened on top and into mouth; tall, cylindrical neck, expanding downward and tooled in around base; squat, bulbous body; flat bottom. Intact, except for one crack and small chip in rim and larger cracks around body radiating from small hole; pinprick bubbles; dulling, with patches of pitting and iridescent weathering.

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