Flask

MS5022

From: Israel | Beth Shean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS5022
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Israel | Beth Shean
Period Roman Period
Date Made 300-399 CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Glass
Technique Blown
Description

Thin blue-green blown glass, partially covered with flaking iridescence. Base slightly concave. Shoulder curves gradually into neck. Slightly flaring plain rim, ground smooth. Lower rim decorated with 4 threads: one thin, three thicker ones. Perhaps used to hold wine, oil or other table liquids.

Height 30.4 cm
Outside Diameter 7.2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Fr. Vester and Company, American Colony Store, Jerusalem, 1913
Other Number GL18 (Ancient Glass Project) - Other Number | 1586 - Other Number

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