Bulbous Bottle on Base Ring
Bulbous Bottle on Base Ring
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Dateabout 4th century CE
DimensionsH: 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); Rim Diam: 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm); Body Diam: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown, tooled, and wheel engraved.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.768
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DescriptionThis pale green glass bottle was made around the 4th century CE. It has engraved horizontal lines around the body, a tall neck, and a ring-shaped foot. The rounded body and spiral marks show how it was shaped by hand.
about 4th century CE
4th Century
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
2nd-3rd century CE
about 3rd century CE
4th century CE
4th-5th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
4th century CE
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