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

Cosmetic Flask

Manufacturer Unknown

Dateca. 200-400 C.E.

MediumBlown and applied glass

DimensionsOverall: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Base: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number65.34.10

Terms

Blue

Collections

Ancient Mediterranean Art

On View

On view

DescriptionCosmetic flask of pale blue blown glass with four vertical bands of thick rigaree and thin horizontal threading. Plain applied round handle and a tooled conical foot. Syrian, Roman Empire.

Label TextCosmetic Flask Eastern Mediterranean, ca. 200-400 C.E. Blown and applied glass Museum purchase 65.34.10