Glass perfume bottle

Unknown

late 1st–3rd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent pale blue green. Rim folded out, over, and in; tall, slender, cylindrical neck, with irregular indents above and around base; conical body; slightly concave bottom. Intact; many pinprick and a few large, elongated bubbles; dulling, pitting, and brilliant iridescent weathering.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 1st–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

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