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Toilet bottle
Roman
Imperial Period
about 1st–2nd century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Glass, blown
Dimensions
Height: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.438
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionYellow-green; fine gold iridescence; some incrustation. Rim broken.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (from Cyprus); May 16, 1872: purchased by MFA from General Luigi Palma di Cesnola for
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)