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Glass aryballos (oil bottle)

1st–3rd century CE
Not on view
Small oil bottle.

Translucent blue-green; handles in same color.

Broad, tubular rim folded out, over, and in, with flattened upper surface; short, concave neck; globular body; thick, round bottom with deep, jagged pontil scar; two handles applied to top of body, each drawn up neck, and folded out over underside of rim and then down over itself, forming open loop, and ending in a final upward trail.

Intact; pinprick and some larger bubbles; slight weathering on exterior, soil encrustation and some iridescent weathering on interior.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass aryballos (oil bottle)
  • Period: Imperial
  • Date: 1st–3rd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: H.: 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881
  • Object Number: 81.10.262
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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