Domed-shaped Flask
Domed-shaped Flask
Place of OriginAncient Rome, probably Palestine
DateProbably first half of second century
DimensionsH: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Rim Diam: 1 9/16 in. (4.0 cm); Max Diam: 3 1/2 in. (9.0 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.605
Not on View
DescriptionTransparent natural green glass. Thin glass.
Free-blown and tooled; no pontil mark.
Rim outsplayed horizontally, folded inward, and flattened. Tall, thick cylindrical neck with a constriction at its base. Large domed body about one-half of the total height. Flat bottom.
Probably first half of second century
Late 1st to mid-2nd century
Late first century to mid-second century
Late 2nd to mid-3rd century
Late 1st to mid-2nd century
Late 2nd to mid-3rd century
Late 2nd to mid-3rd century
Mid-2nd to early 3rd century
Late first to mid-second century
Probably mid-2nd to early 3rd century
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