Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

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

Miniature perfume bottle Translucent pale light blue. Rim folded out, over, and in; flaring mouth; short, funnel-like neck; bulbous body; flattened bottom. Intact; pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, pitting, and patches of 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