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Sprinkler Flask
Unknown3rd–4th century A.D.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
This mold-blown sprinkler flask is made of green glass. The seam mark indicates that this flask was blown in a two-part mold. Its spherical body, resting on a concave base, is decorated with honeycomb pattern. The cylindrical neck ends with a wide outsplayed mouth and lip folded inwards. This flask is badly weathered. The glass has become opaque due to iridescence and dark accretions.
Details
- Title: Sprinkler Flask
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 3rd–4th century A.D.
- Location Created: Eastern Mediterranean
- Physical Dimensions: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)
- Type: Flask
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Glass
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 2003.337
- Culture: Roman
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Vessels (Containers)
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