Glass flask

Unknown

2nd–3rd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Colorless with green tinge. Rim folded over and in, with beveled outer lip; flaring mouth; concave neck; bulbous body; integral, solid base ring; pushed-in bottom, with trace of large pontil scar. Intact; many bubbles; dulling, pitting, and deep iridescent weathering. Possible traces of trail decoration around base of neck.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76