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

Double Head Flask

Manufacturer Unknown

Date1st century A.D.

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 13/16 in. (2.1 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6778

Terms

Opaque white

Collections

Ancient Mediterranean Art

On View

On view

DescriptionDouble head flask of mold blown opaque white glass. Seam across the bottom and up the sides to the 1.25" high neck. Flaring rim. Appears to be from the same mold as a blue one owned by Elijahu Dobkin, Jerusalem, 1st Century A.D.

Label TextRoman Empire, Eastern Mediterranean Double Head Flask, 1st century A.D. Mold-blown glass Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6778