Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

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

Translucent pale blue green. Rim folded out, over, and in, with broad mouth; cylindrical neck, expanding downward and deeply tooled in around base; slightly elongated bulbous body; pushed-in bottom with deep kick and trace of pontil scar. Intact, except for crack in body and bottom, and small hole in side; many bubbles; deep 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