Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

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

Colorless with light blue tinge. Lop-sided rim, folded out, over, and in, slightly flattened on top; tall cylindrical neck; squat bulbous body; flat bottom with slight concavity at center. Intact; pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; faint dulling, weathering, and brilliant iridescence.

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