Octagonal bottle
Probably 9th–10th century A.D.
FindspotAkhmim, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueGlass, blown and cut
DimensionsHeight x width: 10.7 x 3 cm (4 3/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit LineEmily Esther Sears Fund
Accession number04.1925
On View
Not on viewClassificationsVessels
Collections
ProvenanceFrom Akhmim, excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
Purchased by Albert M. Lythgoe
Purchased by Albert M. Lythgoe
1st–2nd century A.D. or later
Mid–late 1st century A.D.
6th–8th century A.D. or later
mid 4th–mid 6th century
3rd–4th century A.D.
4th–5th century A.D. or later
3rd–4th century A.D.
4th–6th century A.D. or later
4th–6th century A.D. or later
Probably 8th–11th century A.D.
4th–5th century A.D. or later
4th–5th century A.D. or later