Glass double head-shaped flask
Translucent purple.
Rim folded out, round, and in; flaring mouth; cylindrical neck, tapering downwards, with shallow irregular indents; plastic body; uneven, squarish bottom with rounded edges. Mold seams visible at sides of head, extending to base of neck.
Body in the shape of two heads, back to back, with similar features; hair in vertical strands across forehead and longer flowing locks to either side of face, extending to neck; prominent forehead, indistinct sunken eyes, broad nose, plump round cheeks, large mouth, and rounded chin; below chin, collar-like strap.
Intact, but internal crack across one face; dulling, pitting, creamy brown weathering, and brilliant iridescence.
Rim folded out, round, and in; flaring mouth; cylindrical neck, tapering downwards, with shallow irregular indents; plastic body; uneven, squarish bottom with rounded edges. Mold seams visible at sides of head, extending to base of neck.
Body in the shape of two heads, back to back, with similar features; hair in vertical strands across forehead and longer flowing locks to either side of face, extending to neck; prominent forehead, indistinct sunken eyes, broad nose, plump round cheeks, large mouth, and rounded chin; below chin, collar-like strap.
Intact, but internal crack across one face; dulling, pitting, creamy brown weathering, and brilliant iridescence.
Artwork Details
- Title: Glass double head-shaped flask
- Period: Late Imperial
- Date: 3rd century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Glass; blown in a two-part mold
- Dimensions: Height: 2 15/16 × 1 7/8 in. (7.5 × 4.8 cm)
- Classification: Glass
- Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
- Object Number: 91.1.1357
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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