Sidonian Flask

MS5011

From: Syria | Aleppo

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS5011
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Palestinian
Provenience Syria | Aleppo
Manufacture Location Sidon
Date Made 100-299 CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Glass
Technique Mould-Blown
Iconography Berries
Description

Mold blown deep blue glass covered with yellowish iridescence. Naturalistic designs in panels on body of strawberries, cherries, and other berries.

Height 8.5 cm
Outside Diameter 4.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Fr. Vester and Company, American Colony Store, Jerusalem, 1913
Other Number GL05 (ancient glass project) - Other Number | 2911 - Other Number

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