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Large Flask

Made By Syrian
Date300-599
PeriodLate Antiquity
Mediumfree-blown glass
DimensionsOverall: 9 13/16 x 6 1/4 in. (25 x 15.8 cm)
rim: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
circumference: 19 5/8 in. (49.9 cm)
Classification(s)
  • ANCIENT
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Charles T. Cook
Object number30.1.1
DescriptionThin, natural light-green glass. Broad, rounded body. Tall, flaring neck constricted at base. Fire-polished rim. Fine, plain thread of glass wound around middle of neck nine times. Wide concave base. Vessel somewhat lopsided. No pontil-mark. Iridescent film, some milky-white weathering.
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