Piriform Bottle
Piriform Bottle
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date3rd-4th century CE
DimensionsH: 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm); Rim Diam: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Body Diam: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
MediumGlass; blown in a mold, removed, free blown.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1121
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DescriptionThis glass bottle was made in the 3rd to 4th century CE. Its body was shaped using a mold with vertical ridges, while the neck and rim were formed separately. The bottle has a wide folded rim, a tall neck with a slight bulge, and a pear-shaped body. It is made from pale green glass with small bubbles and has a concave base.
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
2nd-3rd century CE
3rd-5th century CE
4th century CE
3rd-5th century CE
Second half of fourth century
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