Glass flask

Unknown

ca. 3rd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent blue green. Rounded rim, folded out, over, and in; cylindrical neck, tapering downwards; pushed-in shoulder; globular body; small bottom with shallow kick at center and traces of pontil mark. Intact; a few pinprick and larger bubbles; exterior almost unweathered, soli encrustation and whitish limey weathering on interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76