Bulbous Bottle on Base Ring
Bulbous Bottle on Base Ring
Place of OriginRoman Empire
Date3rd-4th century CE
DimensionsH: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm); Rim Diam: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); Max Diam: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Base Diam: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.766
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DescriptionThis thin grayish-green bottle was made during the 3rd–4th century CE. It has a rounded rim with tool marks, a neck with a slight bulge, and a rounded body that sits on a narrow ring-shaped base. The glass shows signs of aging.
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
Second half of 4th century
about 4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
2nd-3rd century CE
about 4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
4th century CE
4th century
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