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

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.