Ar Empoli genie bottles are a type of Italian art glass that originated in the town of Empoli, near Florence, in the 1930s. They were inspired by the exotic shapes and colors of Middle Eastern and Asian pottery, especially the lamps that were associated with genies in folklore. The bottles were made by blowing molten glass into a mold, and then applying a wax drip effect to create a textured surface. The bottles came in various colors, such as amber, green, blue, and purple, and had matching stoppers that fit snugly into the necks. Empoli genie bottles were exported to the United States and other countries, where they became popular as decorative items in the 1950s and 1960s. Today, they are sought after by collectors who appreciate their unique design and craftsmanship. An amber wax drip empoli genie bottle without stopper is a rare and valuable piece of glassware history.