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

Flask

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureRoman | Western Empire

Date4th century

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 x 5 7/8 in. (8.3 x 14.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6836

Collections

Ancient Mediterranean Art

On View

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

DescriptionBarrel shaped flask. Horizontal. Blown clear greenish glass. With threading decorating it. A flat round handle is attached to the middle. One end is open. Much decomposition and some iridescence.

Label TextProbably Western Roman Empire, possibly Cologne, Germany Barrel-Shaped Bottle, 3rd-4th century A.D. Blown glass with hot applications Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6836