Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

2nd–3rd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent pale blue green. Everted rim, folded over and in, flattened on top surface; cylindrical neck, expanding slightly downwards; bell-shaped body; flat but slightly uneven bottom. Broken and repaired in side of body, with two holes remaining; many bubbles and blowing striations; deep pitting, dulling, brilliant iridescence, and patches of creamy brown weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

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