Glass square bottle

Unknown

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

Translucent pale blue green with purple swirls; handle in same color (?). Rim folded out, over, and in, and flattened on top; broad, cylindrical neck, expanding downward to sloping shoulder with rounded corners; straight sides; slightly uneven, flat bottom; strap handle applied as a large pad to shoulder, drawn up vertically, turned in at sharp angle, and trailed on to top of neck and outer edge of rim. Intact; many bubbles and blowing striations; pitting and brilliant iridesence.

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