Piriform Bottle with Solid Base
Piriform Bottle with Solid Base
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date3rd-4th century CE
DimensionsH: 2 13/16 in. (7.2 cm); Rim Diam: 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm); Body Diam: 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1134
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Description
This glass bottle was made in the 3rd to 4th century CE. Weathering has altered its surface and color. It has a folded rim, a concave neck, and a pear-shaped body. The base is hollowed slightly inward.
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
1st-2nd century CE
2nd Century
4th-5th century
2nd-3rd century CE
3rd-5th century CE
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