Glass grape flask

Unknown

late 1st–2nd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent deep emerald green. Rim folded out, over, and in, and pressed flat into flaring mouth; short, funnel-shaped neck; globular body with prominent seam running from neck down side and across bottom; round bottom. Blown in a two-part negative mold to produce relief decoration on body comprising tightly packed small knobs, probably imitating a bunch of grapes. Intact; pinprick bubbles; dulling, slight pitting, and faint iridescence.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76