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

Dropper Flask

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureRoman Empire | Syrian
Date4th century-5th century
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm)
Base: 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6818
Not on view
DescriptionDropper flask/gutturnium of blown green tinted glass. Bulbous with a squat bulb and base kick. 1.375" high plain straight neck with a .625" wide horizontal rim with the outer edge half turned in. Appears to be applied and joined at the neck base where the diaphragm reduces opening.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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9th century-10th century
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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100-299 A.D.
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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100-299 A.D.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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2nd century A.D.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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100-299 A.D.
Photograph by Shannon Ruff, Canon EOS Mark II D digital slr-2007.
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1279-1368
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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