A Roman Glass Decorated Bottle, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Gemstones from the 12th to the

from the 12th to the 15th century

most ancient Parthian jewelry was made from precious metals such as gold and silver

and a round carnelian inlay in the center of the forehead

Exhibited: Los Angeles County Museum

8 November 1990

A Roman Glass Decorated Bottle, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Gemstones from the 12th to theA well preserved Roman blown glass bottle in a translucent blue green hue, featuring a long, slightly tapering cylindrical neck and a pear shaped body. The vessel features bright turquoise glass decorative elements, including a pair of opposing loop handles, crimped rigaree trails descending along both sides, and prominent rings located at the upper and lower neck. The applied ornamentation provides both visual balance and functional elegance,