Glass bottle in the shape of a bird

Roman

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Translucent blue.
Trefoil, slightly thickened and rounded rim, turned to one side from body; long neck, expanding downwards, that merges with horizontal ovoid body, drawn out at back into a long, thin tail with round tip; bottom of body slightly flattened (but vessel does not stand upright).
Intact; thick, creamy brown weathering covering most of exterior with some patches of dulling and iridescence.

Bluish and opaque blue onyx vase.

Glass bottle in the shape of a bird, Glass, onyx, Roman

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