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Colorless with pale blue green tinge.
Rounded rim, flattened on upper surface; flaring mouth; cylindrical neck, tapering downwards, with deep tooled indent around base; elongated ovoid body; small, round bottom.
Intact; many pinprick bubbles; dulling, slight pitting, and patches of iridescent weathering on exterior, soil encrustation and creamy brown weathering on interior.
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Title: Glass perfume bottle
Period: Early to Mid Imperial
Date: 1st–2nd century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Glass; blown
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Diam.: 15/16 x 9/16 in. (2.4 x 1.4 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.5806
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