Spindle-Shaped Bottle (Fusiform Unguentarium)
Spindle-Shaped Bottle (Fusiform Unguentarium)
Place of OriginEastern Mediterranean, Syro-Palestine
Date1st century CE
DimensionsH: 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm); Rim Diam: 1 3/4 in. (2 cm); Body Diam: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.553
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DescriptionThis bottle has a long, narrow body that ends in a pointed base. It was shaped by blowing hot glass and has a flared rim, tall neck, and dark blue color.
3rd-4th Century CE
1st-2nd century CE
4th century CE
Third quarter of 1st century
First half of 3rd century CE
2nd century
Probably mid-4th to mid-5th century
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