Bulbous Bottle
Bulbous Bottle
Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date3rd-4th century CE
DimensionsH: 5 3/4 in. (14.7 cm); Rim Diam: 1 in. (2.6 cm); Body Diam: 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.765
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DescriptionThis small pale brown bottle was made during the 3rd–4th century CE. It has a folded rim, a neck with a slight constriction, and a rounded body with seven tall narrow indents along the sides. The glass shows spiral marks from being shaped by hand.
2nd-3rd century CE
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
3rd-4th century CE
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