Flask fragment
Flask fragment
Place of OriginEastern Mediterranean, possibly Syria
Dateabout 4th century CE
DimensionsMax L: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Max W: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
MediumGlass; free blown and tooled
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1980.1304
Not on View
DescriptionBody fragment of bulbous flask, with trailed and dragged red feather decoration marvered into the amber glass.
2nd-4th century CE
Probably first half of 2nd century CE
2nd-4th century
Late 1st to mid-2nd century
Probably 4th century
Last third of 1st century CE
4th century
4th century
Late 4th to early 5th century
4th century
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