This glass perfume jar, adorned with zigzag and spiral decorations, exhibits a lovely silver patina. The Roman glass industry in the Middle East thrived during the 4th to early 5th centuries, particularly under Emperor Diocletian (280-300 CE). The region experienced relative peace and economic growth, especially when Constantine the Great focused on reconstructing Jerusalem. An edict in 300 CE exempted many skilled craftsmen from personal taxation, further boosting their prosperity.
