Saddleflask

58-17-112

From: Syria (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 58-17-112
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Syria (uncertain)
Manufacture Location Syria (uncertain)
Period Roman Period
Date Made 200-399 CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Glass
Technique Blown
Description

Double Balsamarium / Saddleflask - Double vial of light greenish glass. Blown open, then sides rolled toward center and pushed together. Thin threads of same color wound in continuous spiral from foot to rim. 2 Handles of darker blue attached high on body and pinched to snake-curve just below flattened attachment onto rim. Complete; good condition, iridesced

Height 12.1 cm
Width 7.3 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Harry B. Wright, 1958
Other Number GL14 (ancient glass project) - Other Number

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