Flask

Unknown1st century A.D.

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

This free-blown flask is made of dark purple glass. Its pear-shaped body rests on a flattened base. The conical neck ends with an outsplayed mouth and lip folded inwards. This flask is in fair condition and has been reassembled. The surface presents patches of iridescence.

Details

Title: Flask
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1st century A.D.
Location Created: Eastern Mediterranean
Physical Dimensions: 9.8 × 6.5 cm (3 7/8 × 2 9/16 in.)
Type: Flask
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Glass
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 2003.365
Culture: Roman
Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
Creator Display Name: Unknown
Classification: Vessels (Containers)

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