Glass flask

4th century CE
Not on view
Translucent light blue green.

Rounded, vertical rim, with outward fold below; funnel-shaped mouth; cylindrical neck expanding downwards; narrow, horizontal shoulder; globular body; slightly concave bottom.

Broken and repaired on bottom, with one area of fill; many pinprick bubbles; pitting of surface bubbles, limy encrustation, creamy brown weathering, and iridescence.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Glass flask
  • Period: Late Imperial
  • Date: 4th century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Glass; blown
  • Dimensions: H.: 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.1302
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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