Bulbous Bottle

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Bulbous Bottle

Place of OriginRoman Empire

Date3rd-4th century CE

DimensionsH: 5 1/8 in. (13.0 cm); Rim Diam: 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm); Body Diam: 3 1/8 in. (8.0 cm)

MediumGlass.

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1923.1159

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DescriptionThis pale green bottle was made in the 3rd–4th century CE. The glass shows spiral air bubbles and was shaped using a mold in two steps—first to create diagonal ribs, then again to form vertical ones. The result is a woven-like surface pattern. The rim flares out and has a roll just below it. The long neck has a slight bulge near the base, leading to a rounded body that is widest near the bottom. The bottle rests on a flat base, and there is no mark from the blowing rod.