flask

Object NameCosmetic Flask with Stopper

Made FromGlass

Date200-399

Place MadeEastern Mediterranean; possibly Syria; possibly Palestine

Techniqueblown, tooled

SizeOverall (ab) H: 9.8 cm; Rim Diam: 2.5 cm

Accession Number74.1.30

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Exhibitions

Verres Antiques de la Collection R.W. Smith

Glass from the Ancient World

Not On View

Physical DescriptionTranslucent yellowish-green glass; blown and tooled. (a) Tubular cosmetic flask; flange rim folded outward, upward and inward; slender tubular body which swells slightly toward bottom, then tapers; discord base; slight pontil mark with scale; shallow spiral fluting on body; two short handles attached to upper part of body. (b) Stopper consists of hollow disc with hollow stem, open at bottom, which projects downward for 2.7 cm; narrow trail attached to upper surface, drawn upward, over and downward, reattached, then pinched twice to give vaguely zoomorphic appearance.
Provenance

Source Ray Winfield Smith (American, 1897-1982) - 1974-12-12