Glass flask

Unknown

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

Colorless. Thick rim, with vertical outer edge, angular upper lip, and pressed into sides of flaring mouth; funnel-shaped neck, then expanding downwards to join large piriform body; pushed-in bottom with central kick. Intact; many bubbles, some very large; dulling, soil encrustation, and limy weathering. Colorless pear-shaped blown glass vase with flaring lip.

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