Tubular Bottle
Tubular Bottle
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Datepossibly 1st century
DimensionsH: 4 1/8 in. (10.4 cm); Rim Diam: 7/8 in. (2.3 cm); Body Diam: 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1126
Not on View
DescriptionThis deep red glass bottle has a unique glossy surface. It features a folded rim, a narrow neck, and a long tubular body. The vessel is free-blown and has a flat base. Its color and finish are unlike other known examples.
Third quarter of 1st century
Probably first half of 1st century
Third quarter of 1st century
Second half of 1st century CE
First half of 1st century
Probably third quarter of of 1st century
1st-2nd century CE
3rd-4th century CE
First half to third quarter of 1st century
Mid to third Quarter of the 1st century
First half of 3rd century CE
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