Glass flask

Unknown

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

Translucent light blue green. Rounded rim, folded out, over, and in, and beveled inner lip; flaring mouth; cylindrical, slightly concave; broad, sloping shoulder; bulbous body, with sides tapering downward and with seven elongated indents; round, pushed-in bottom, with traces of pontil scar. Intact; pinprick and larger bubbles; faint weathering and iridescence, with some patches of soil encrustation.

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