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Translucent streaky purple.
Rim folded out, round, and in, forming a vertical lip on one side; cylindrical neck; squat, globular body; slightly concave bottom.
On upper body, a single, fine groove.
Body complete, but a separate rim in translucent pale green has been added with fill around top of neck; pinprick bubbles and blowing striations; deep pitting, some dulling, and brilliant iridescence, with patches of thick weathering.
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Title: Glass perfume bottle
Period: Early Imperial
Date: 1st century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Glass; blown and cut
Dimensions: H.: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Accession Number: 30.115.2
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