Conical Flask
Conical Flask
Place of OriginRoman Empire, Palestine, probably inland
DateProbably 2nd century
DimensionsH: 2 3/8 in. (6.1 cm); Rim Diam: 1 3/16 in. (3.0 cm); Max Diam: 1 3/16 in. (3.0 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.697
Not on View
DescriptionConical flask classified as a candlestick unguentarium (Class XD"2a). Made of medium thin, transparent to translucent pale green glass. Free-blown and tooled, with a circular pontil scar on the bottom measuring approximately 1.8 cm in diameter—an uncommon feature for Palestinian examples. The rim is outsplayed horizontally and folded inward. The tall cylindrical neck shows a toolmark and slight constriction at its base, transitioning to a squat, conical body that makes up about one-third of the vessel’s total height. The base is flat with a central depression.
Probably 2nd century
probably 2nd century
Last Quarter of 1st to Mid-2nd Century
Probably Late 1st to early 2nd Century
200-250 CE
Probably 2nd century
First half of 3rd century
Last third of 1st century CE
Last quarter of 1st to mid-2nd century
Late second to mid-3rd century
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