Glass bottle in the shape of a bird

Unknown

1st century CE · Glass, onyx · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent blue. Trefoil, slightly thickened and rounded rim, turned to one side from body; long neck, expanding downwards, that merges with horizontal ovoid body, drawn out at back into a long, thin tail with round tip; bottom of body slightly flattened (but vessel does not stand upright). Intact; thick, creamy brown weathering covering most of exterior with some patches of dulling and iridescence. Bluish and opaque blue onyx vase.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Glass, onyx

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917