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Colorless with pale blue green tinge.
Rim folded out, over, and in, flattened on top; cylindrical neck with tooling marks around base; squat, bulbous body; slightly concave bottom.
Complete except for part of rim (ancient loss); pinprick bubbles; deep pitting, dulling, and brilliant iridescent weathering on exterior; thicker soil encrustation on interior of neck and inside body.
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Title: Glass perfume bottle
Period: Mid Imperial
Date: 2nd–3rd century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Glass; blown
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8in. (12.4cm)
Diam.: 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (7 x 3.2 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.5719
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