Bulbous Bottle with Indentations
Bulbous Bottle with Indentations
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date3rd-4th century CE
DimensionsH: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Rim Diam: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Body Diam: 1 15/16 in. (5.0 cm)
MediumGlass; free-blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1149
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DescriptionThis small glass bottle has a rounded body and narrow neck. Made in the 3rd or 4th century CE, it features five long indentations on its surface, created while the glass was still hot. It was shaped by blowing and shows signs of aging.
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
2nd-3rd century CE
3rd-4th century CE
Fourth century
3rd-4th century CE
1st century CE
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