Bell-Shaped Flask
Bell-Shaped Flask
Place of OriginAncient Rome, Palestine
DateLate 2nd to mid-3rd century
DimensionsH: 5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm); Rim Diam: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Max Diam: 2 3/8 in. (6.1 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationJewelry
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.608
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DescriptionThis bell-shaped flask is made from transparent natural pale green glass. The vessel is formed from medium thin glass and was free-blown and tooled, with no pontil mark present. It has a tubular rim that is horizontally outsplayed and folded inward, but not flattened. The tall neck tapers slightly and is constricted at the base where it meets the body. The bell-shaped body makes up less than one-third of the total height. The base is recessed and flat.
Late 2nd to mid-3rd century
Late 2nd to mid-3rd century
Late 2nd to mid-3rd century
Late 2nd to mid-3rd century
Probably mid-2nd to early 3rd century
Probably First Half of Third Century
Late second to mid-third century
250-150 BCE
2nd-4th century CE
2nd-3rd century CE
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