About this objectA clear blue/green glass bottle of hexagonal cross section with wide rim and neck and an angular reeded handle. The base is decorated by three concentric moulded rings, with six arcs inside the largest ring, forming a six-pointed star. There is evidence of wear on the base.
When found, the bottle contained the cremated bones of an adult and three bronze coins (2018.6.32, 2018.6.35 and 2018.6.36).
There is much damage to the neck and upper body.
Date MadeAD 100-200
PeriodRoman (AD 43-411)
MeasurementsDiameter of rim 125 mm; width of base 250 mm; height in excess of 300 mm. Weight at least 4 kg.
Named CollectionNorth Hertfordshire Museum
Credit LinePurchased from the British Museum under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.