Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

1st century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Miniature perfume bottle Translucent pale purple. Rim folded out, over, and in, flattened on top; long, slightly funnel-shaped neck, tooled in around base; conical body with convex sides; flattened bottom, concave at center. Intact; few bubbles; patches of dulling and iridescent weathering. Stands insecurely on bottom; the flattened rim allows for it to be stood securely upside down.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76