Date-shaped Bottle
Date-shaped Bottle
Place of OriginRoman Empire, probably Phoenican
DateMid-1st to early 2nd century
DimensionsH: 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm); Body H: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Max Diam: 1 5/16 in. (3.26 cm); Rim Diam: 3/4 in. (1.97 cm)
MediumGlass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.595
Not on View
DescriptionThis bottle, shaped like a date, has a tall neck and textured surface that mimics the wrinkles of dried fruit. It was made by blowing glass into a two-part mold and adding the neck and rim by hand. The decorative pattern also includes ridges in a herringbone design along the seams.
Published ReferencesStern, E. Marianne, Roman Mold-blown Glass: The First through Sixth Centuries, Rome, "L'Erma" di Bretschneider, 1995, p. 178, no. 103, color pl. 16.
Arts, P.L.W., "A Collection of Ancient Glass 500 BC - 500 AD," ANTIEK Lochem, 2000, p. 107.
Mid-1st to early 2nd century CE
Mid-1st to early 2nd century CE
Mid-1st to early 2nd century CE
Mid-1st to early 2nd century CE
Mid-1st to early 2nd century CE
Mid-1st to early 2nd century CE
Mid-1st to early 2nd century CE
Mid-1st to early 2nd century CE
Mid-1st to early 2nd century
Mid-1st to early 2nd century CE
Mid-1st to early 2nd century CE
Mid-1st to early 2nd century CE
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