New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Flask

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureRoman Empire | Syrian

Date1st CENTURY A.D.

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6784

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-1, Case 3

DescriptionFlask/jug of mold blown glass. Two part mold. Geometric pattern. Ribbed, then diamonds and then ribbed again. Flat bottom with a 1.25" high straight neck. Flaring rim. Attached pair of pale blue translucent curved handles from below the rim to the shoulder. Some iridescence.

Label TextRoman Empire, probably Syria, possibly Sidon Flask with Two Handles, 1st century A.D. Mold-blown glass; applied handles Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6784 Published ReferencesVon Saldren, _Ancient Glass in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston_, #33 similar design.