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Drop-shaped Bottle

Egyptian
Roman Imperial Period
3rd–5th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Glass
Dimensions Height x diameter: 12.5 x 3.2 cm (4 15/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Samuel D. Warren
Accession Number94.286
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionThis tear-drop shaped bottle of thick dark green glass has a long, straight neck with pulled rim and a depressed constriction point where the neck meets the body.
ProvenanceSaid to be from Luxor. By 1894: with Mrs. Samuel D. Warren; given to the MFA by Mrs. Samuel D. Warren. (Accession Date: October 1, 1994)