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

Flask | Balsarium

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureRoman
Date1st century A.D.
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
InscribedMarked in red from previous collection: "50-7-0" written on iridescence which flaked off. Paper tag: "9704/9" and reverse "$75.".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6835
On View
Not on view
DescriptionFlask/balsamarium of clear blown greenish glass. Teardrop shaped slightly indented 1.5" from rim. Much decomposition and flaking iridescence. Installed on wooden block.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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1st century A.D.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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4th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2015.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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1st century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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3rd century A.D.
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2015.
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100 B.C.-100 A.D.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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1st century - 2nd century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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100-299 A.D.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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50-99 A.D.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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100-299 A.D.