Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

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

Translucent pale blue green. Rim folded out, over, and in, flattened on upper surface; tall cylindrical neck, expanding downwards and with tooled indents around base; ovoid body; small, concave bottom. Complete, except for weathering chip in rim; pinprick bubbles and some glassy inclusions on body; pitting, dulling, and iridescent 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