Double Head-shaped Flask: Two Similar Chubby Childlike Faces

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Double Head-shaped Flask: Two Similar Chubby Childlike Faces

Place of OriginAncient Rome, Eastern Mediterranean, Syria or Palestine

DateProbably early third century

DimensionsH: 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); Rim Diam: 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm); Max Diam: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); Base Diam: 1 3/8 in. (3.6 cm)

MediumGlass; mold blown

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1923.521

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DescriptionThis small Roman glass flask is shaped like two youthful faces placed back to back. Their round eyes, chubby cheeks, and tiered hair create a soft, childlike appearance. Made in a mold from deep blue glass, the vessel reflects advanced craftsmanship from the Eastern Mediterranean in the early third century.

Published ReferencesStern, E. Marianne, Roman Mold-blown Glass: The First through Sixth Centuries, Rome, "L'Erma" di Bretschneider, 1995, p. 234, no. 150. Arts, P.L.W., "A Collection of Ancient Glass 500 BC - 500 AD," ANTIEK Lochem, 2000, p. 112.