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Cylindrical Bottle
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Cylindrical Bottle

Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date3rd-4th century CE
DimensionsH: 4 9/16 in. (11.7 cm); Rim Diam: 1 15/16 in. (5.0 cm); Body Diam: 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.791
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DescriptionThis bottle dates to the 3rd–4th century CE, was made from purple-toned glass that fused unevenly. It features a narrow folded rim, a short neck, and a gently tapering cylindrical body.

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