Glass flask

Unknown

3rd–4th century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent light blue green. Plain, vertical rim, partially flattened on top surface; funnel-shaped neck; very narrow, horizontal shoulder; globular body; pushed-in bottom with central pontil scar. Intact; few pinprick bubbles; dulling, faint iridescence, and patches of limy weathering on exterior, soil encrustation and iridescent weathering on bottom of interior.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–4th century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76