Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

early–mid-1st century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent streaky pale purple. Everted rim with beveled upper edge; cylindrical neck, with slight horizontal tooled indent around base; conical body, curving in to slightly concave bottom. On upper body, a broad horizontal cut groove. Intact, except for large chip in rim with weathered edges; pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; dulling, deep pitting, and iridescence on exterior, patches of iridescent weathering on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early–mid-1st century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

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