Flask
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureSyrian | Roman Empire
Date001-199 A.D.
MediumMold blown glass
Dimensions3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA
Object number67.5.3
Not on view
DescriptionFlask of blue blown molded (three part mold) glass. Hexagonal body with six pilasters. Between these are a variety of Bacchic symbols connected at the top by an egg and dart motif and the bottom by rosettes and a swag of grapes. Some weathering inside. See GAnR 66.23 & 65.27.6.Label TextRoman Empire, probably Syria, possibly Sidon Bottles with Images of Vases, 1st century A.D. Mold-blown glass Museum purchase, C.W. Grandy Fund and gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 67.5.3, 65.27.6, and 71.6781 Published ReferencesNeuburg, _Ancient Glass_, pg. 46, fig. 41-42. Corning, _Journal of Glass Studies VI_, pg. 34-41. Eisenberg, _Art of the Ancient World_, pg. 25, No. 53. S.B. Matheson, _Ancient Glass at Yale_ catalog, #122, pp. 46-47, numerous parallels.
