Glass bottle

Unknown

ca. 4th–5th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent deep purple. Slightly everted rim, with beveled outer lip; tall, cylindrical neck, expanding downwards and joining imperceptibly with piriform body; slightly concave bottom. Intact; dulling, pitting, and streaky iridescent weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 4th–5th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891