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Bottle

A work made of glass, core-formed technique.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of glass, core-formed technique.

Date:

New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18 or 19, (about 1505–1202 BCE)

Artist:

Egyptian

About this artwork

Most early glass vessels, such as this example, are small, sealable containers designed to hold aromatic oils, scented unguents (ointments), or valuable insence.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Africa

Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Title

Bottle

Place

Egypt (Object made in)

Date  Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.

1505 BCE–1202 BCE

Medium

Glass, core-formed technique

Dimensions

10.3 × 8 × 5.5 cm (4 × 3 1/8 × 2 1/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Theodore W. and Frances S. Robinson

Reference Number

1941.1092

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