Glass square bottle

Unknown

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

Translucent pale blue green; handle in same color. Broad rim folded out, over, and in, flattened on top; short cylindrical neck, with tooled indent around base; partially concave shoulder with rounded, sloping corners; flat, vertical sides; slightly uneven, concave bottom; broad strap handle, with combed decoration on outer surface, attached to outer edge of shoulder, drawn up vertically, turned in a right-angle and applied in thick fold to neck below rim. Molded decoration on bottom comprising three concentric ridges. Broken and repaired but complete; pinprick bubbles; dulling, pitting, and 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