Piriform Bottle (Unguentarium)
Piriform Bottle (Unguentarium)
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date3rd-4th century CE
DimensionsH: 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm); Rim Diam: 1 in. (2.6 cm); Body Diam: 2 3/8 in. (6.0 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1131
Not on View
DescriptionThis glass bottle was made in the 3rd to 4th century CE. It is green in color, though weathering has affected its appearance. The bottle has a folded rim, a cylindrical neck with tool marks, and a pear-shaped body. The base is flat.
Second half of 1st century CE
1st-2nd century CE
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
2nd century
1st century CE
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
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