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Bulbous Bottle
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Bulbous Bottle

Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date3rd-4th century CE
DimensionsH: 9 7/16 in. (24 cm); Rim Diam: 3 7/16 in. (8.8 cm); Body Diam: 6 in. (15.3 cm)
MediumGlass; expanded mold blown; tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.758
Not on View
DescriptionThis pale green glass bottle was made during the 3rd–4th century CE. Its body has thirty raised ribs, created by blowing the glass into a mold. The bottle has a tall neck, a funnel-shaped mouth, and a rounded body with no mark from the maker’s rod on the base.
Exhibition HistoryThe Musuem of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL. The Glass Experience, March 13-Spetember 1, 2008.

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