Glass double head-shaped flask

Unknown

3rd century CE · Glass · Greek and Roman Art

Translucent purple. Rim folded out, round, and in; flaring mouth; cylindrical neck, tapering downwards, with shallow irregular indents; plastic body; uneven, squarish bottom with rounded edges. Mold seams visible at sides of head, extending to base of neck. Body in the shape of two heads, back to back, with similar features; hair in vertical strands across forehead and longer flowing locks to either side of face, extending to neck; prominent forehead, indistinct sunken eyes, broad nose, plump round cheeks, large mouth, and rounded chin; below chin, collar-like strap. Intact, but internal crack across one face; dulling, pitting, creamy brown weathering, and brilliant iridescence.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd century CE

Medium

Glass

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891