Glass flask

Unknown

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

Translucent pale yellow green. Rim folded over and in, and pressed into sides of broad, funnel-shaped mouth; cylindrical neck; globular body, deep pushed-in bottom. Intact, except for two small holes in side; many pinprick, some large and elongated bubbles, and blowing striations; dulling, pitting, iridescence, and patches of thick creamy brown weathering, with soil encrustation on bottom of interior.

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