Tubular Bottle
Tubular Bottle
Place of OriginRoman Empire, probably Eastern Mediterranean
DateFirst half of 1st century
DimensionsH: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Rim Diam: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); Max Diam: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1103
Not on View
DescriptionThis small blue glass bottle was shaped by blowing and tooling. It has a flared rim, a narrow neck with a slight constriction, and a pear-shaped body with a flat base. Air bubbles are visible throughout the glass.
First half of 1st century
First half to third quarter of 1st century
First half of 1st century
First half to third quarter of 1st century
4th century CE
3rd century CE
Third quarter of 1st century
Probably 4th century
3rd-5th century CE
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