Roman Iridescent Glass Perfume Bottle

CIRCA 1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.

2 7/8 in. (8.77 grams, 72 mm).

Piriform body with cylindrical neck, everted folded rim and a slightly concave base; iridescence to the surface. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of Dr Gerhard Muller-Afers, Speyer; thence by family descent.
Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above.

Literature

Cf. The British Museum, accession number 1901,0413.3009, for type.

CONDITION

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