Glass pourer flask

Unknown

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

This simple but practical vessel was used for pouring liquids, drawn from large storage jars, into small containers. For example, such flasks might have been used to refill small terracotta oil lamps.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–early 3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76