Glass fusiform bottle fragment

3rd–4th century CE
Not on view
Colorless with pale greenish yellow tinge.
Fusiform body, curving in and then expanding slightly to thick, rounded bottom.
Broken and repaired fragment, missing top half of body and rim; few bubbles; dulling and many patches of deep, iridescent weathering. Soil encrusted on interior.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass fusiform bottle fragment
  • Period: Late Imperial
  • Date: 3rd–4th century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: Other: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
    Length: 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.72
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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