Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

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

Translucent pale blue green. Rim folded out, over, and in, flattened on top and into mouth; cylindrical neck expanding downward and tooled in around base; conical body with convex sides; thick, rounded bottom. Fairly thick and heavy glass. Intact; some pinprick bubbles; dulling, iridescence, and faint weathering. Soil encrusted on interior.

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