Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

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

Colorless with pale blue green tinge. Uneven rim, folded out, over, and in, flattened on upper surface; cylindrical neck, tapering downwards, with deep tooled indent around base; elongated ovoid body; small, flat bottom. Intact; pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, pitting, and brilliant iridescent weathering on exterior, soil encrustation and creamy brown weathering on interior, with large lump of soil inside.

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