Flask
Flask

On view

Ancient Mediterranean Art

Flask,

4th–5th century CE

Roman
Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
y1930-428

Information

Title
Flask
Dates

4th–5th century CE

Medium
Transparent light green glass
Dimensions
h. 18.8 cm, diam. rim 3.8 cm, diam. base 4.1 cm (7 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Howard Crosby Butler, Class of 1892
Object Number
y1930-428
Place Made

Eastern Mediterranean or Egypt

Description
In-folded, out-splayed rim; slender neck spreading into an elongated globular body; conical foot, with slanting impressions around it. Six bands of very fine engraved lines around neck and body.
Culture
Roman (style or period)
Period
Imperial (Roman)
Type
glass, flasks (bottles)
Materials
free-blown glass

Given to the Museum by Howard Crosby Butler

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