Pointed Bottle with Two Handles (Amphora)

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Pointed Bottle with Two Handles (Amphora)

Place of OriginAncient Rome

Date4th century CE

DimensionsH: 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); Rim Diam: 2 in. (5.0 cm); Body Diam: 2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm); Base Diam: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)

MediumGlass; blown in a mold, removed, twisted, free blown, and tooled.

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1923.995

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DescriptionThis delicate glass bottle was made in the 4th century CE using a mold for the body and hand-forming for the neck and rim. It has a pointed base, a round tubular neck, and two looped handles that attach from the shoulder to the neck. Deep vertical folds and subtle curved ridges decorate the body. The surface is worn, and coiled glass threads decorate the neck and mouth.