Bottle
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureByzantine | Palestinian
Date500-550 A.D.
MediumMold blown glass
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
Base: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
Base: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
InscribedSticker on bottom: "388".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6775
Not on view
Label TextByzantine Empire, Palestine Area
Two-Handled Flask, 6th-7th century A.D.
Mold-blown glass; applied handles
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6775
Published References_Neward Museum Catalogue_, Winter 1951, pg. 15 & 17-"Syria".
Kampfer & Beyer, _Glass: A World History_,, #53, Syria, 5th century A.D.
_W. Bremen Die Alten Glasgemalde und Hohlgaser Der Sammlung Bremen in Krefeld_, #17d, pg. 196-197, 4-5th century A.D., Byzantine-found in Turkey.
CA. 1880
