Name/Title
CE 0200 - 0400 Roman Glass VesselDescription
“Roman Glass Vessel”
Roman Empire, 2nd–4th century CE
Blown green glass
Small globular glass vessel with narrow neck and flared rim, likely used for oils, perfumes, cosmetics, or medicinal substances. The vessel was formed using free-blown glass techniques that transformed glass production during the Roman period. Its iridescent surface results from long-term chemical weathering during burial.Made/Created
Time Period
3rd Century, 4th Century, 5th CenturyPlace
* Untyped Place
Roman EmpireNotes
Likely Origin:
* Broadly Eastern Mediterranean or Levantine production centers
* Syria-Palestine (major glass industry hubs)
* Egypt also possibleCreate Date
April 15, 2026Update Date
May 14, 2026
