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Bell-Shaped Flask
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Bell-Shaped Flask

Place of OriginAncient Rome, Palestine
DateLate 2nd to mid-3rd century
DimensionsH: 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm); Rim Diam: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm); Max Diam: 2 1/4 in. (5.65 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.613
Not on View
DescriptionThis vessel is made of thin, transparent natural pale green glass. It was formed by free blowing and tooling, and lacks a pontil mark. The broad tubular rim is horizontally outsplayed, folded inward, and flattened. The tall neck tapers slightly upward and narrows at the junction with the body. The bell-shaped body makes up approximately one-fifth of the total height. The bottom is recessed and flat.

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