Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

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

Translucent pale blue green. Rim folded out, over, and in, with uneven lip around mouth; cylindrical neck, expanding downward; squat, bulbous body; slightly convex bottom. Intact; many bubbles; thick, creamy weathering on interior; dulling and iridescent weathering on exterior.

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