Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

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

Translucent deep blue green. Rim folded out, over and in, with upper surface pressed flat; slightly flaring mouth; tall cylindrical neck, with concave sides, expanding downwards to join imperceptibly conical body; uneven bottom, with jagged pontil scar. Complete but broken and repaired around upper neck and lower body; pinprick and elongated bubbles and blowing striations; deep pitting, dulling, and patches of brilliant iridescence on exterior, soil encrustation and limy weathering on interior.

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