Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

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

Colorless. Uneven, rounded rim, folded out, over, and in; cylindrical neck, expanding slightly near base, and tooling marks around base; squat, bulbous body; flat bottom with rounded edge. Intact; many bubbles and blowing striations; deep pitting and brilliant 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