Flask
Flask
Place of OriginProbably Syria or Egypt
Dateabout 9th-11th century
DimensionsH: 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); Rim Diam: 13/16 in. (2 cm); Body Diam: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
MediumGlass; mold-blown, trailed and marvered decoration.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.2198
Not on View
DescriptionDark yellow ground (appears black); applied red decoration; wide mouth; neck narrows toward shoulder; cylindrical body; applied threads in looped pattern; several stones or chunks of glass inside flask.
13th century
8th-11th century ?
10th-12th century ?
13th century
Sixth to early seventh century
10th century ?
Sixth to early seventh century
13th century
about 4th century CE
Third century
13th century
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