Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

1st–2nd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Colorless. Rim folded out and over, flattened on top but aslant to neck; cylindrical neck; bulbous body; slightly concave bottom. Intact; many bubbles and blowing striations; deep pitting, dulling, and iridescence with patches of thick creamy weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76