Glass square bottle

Unknown

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

Translucent light blue, with same color handle. Rim folded out, over, and in, and pressed into top of mouth, with slightly beveled top surface; cylindrical neck, expanding downwards; shoulder with rounded, sloping corners; slightly uneven, vertical sides, with slight downward taper; flat bottom; strap handle, with thick ribs on either side, attached to shoulder, drawn up vertically, turned in an acute angle and trailed onto neck. Molded decoration on bottom comprising five concentric rings and central dot in relief. Intact; pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; slight dulling and faint iridescence on exterior, with small patches of encrustation around neck and handle; areas of weathering and brilliant iridescence on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881