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A Roman glass bottle. It has some rust, a blue base, and brown handle, and is otherwise white or grey. Add to board
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Glass Bottle

Roman glass bottle from 100-350 CE. Bottles were used to hold oils and perfumes to prepare the body for burial or cremation. Afterwards the empty bottles could be placed in the grave or tomb.  

© Leeds Museums and Galleries. Photography by Norman Taylor.