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Guttus or Bird-shaped Flask

Date1-199 AD
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/8 x 2 15/16 in. (13 x 7.4 cm)
rim: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
Classification(s)
  • ANCIENT
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Charles T. Cook
Object number30.1.5
DescriptionThis guttus is similar to an example from Cyprus. Natural bluish-green glass shaped like a bird with pulled-out 'tail' and cylindrical neck folded up from body until perpendicular to it. Wide horizontal tooled rim. Concave base. Sliver missing from top of 'tail'. Slight iridescent film. Incrustation inside.
Inscribedno inscription
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