Glass hexagonal bottle 1st half of 1st century A.D. Roman Streaky opaque greyish light blue, some streaks appearing white and dark greenish yellow.Everted rim, rounded in the flame; slender neck expanding downwards; convex sloping shoulder, cylindrical body with projecting horizontal band below six panels and above undercurve; uneven bottom.Decoration in blurred relief in three registers: on shoulder, six rounded arches; on body, six rectangular panels, divided by columns or vertical beams with diagonal supports branching out near the top, forming a triangular pediment above each panel; each panel contains a bird in a different pose perched on or flying over a globular nest or rock; below, continuous band of twenty-six radiating upturned tongues in raised outline; on bottom, raised broad circle around edge and dot at center.Intact, except for small chip in rim and small weathered hole in top of body; deep pitting, dulling, and small patches of weathering.. Glass hexagonal bottle 24947
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Image Number: 6145-29153766Royalty FreeCredit Line:Piemags/PL Photography Limited/SuperStockCollection:PL Photography Limited Contributor:Piemags Model Release:NoProperty Release:NoResolution:3000×4000
