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Flask with bulbous body
Roman
Imperial Period
1st–3rd century
Medium/Technique
Glass
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: .12 H.
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution, and Everett Fund
Accession Number93.34
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThis vessel is made of a whitish colored glass with a green-blue tinge, and is now dulled and weathered with some visible encrustation. The body of the vessel is bulbous with a flattened bottom. It has a long, cylindrical neck that narrows slightly at the mouth, which has a pronounced flattened rim. It likely once held perfumes or oils.
ProvenanceSaid to be from the vicinity of Tyre [see note 1]. By 1892, Michel Farah; 1893, sold by Michel Farah to the MFA for $800 [note 2]. (Accession date: January 3, 1893)
Notes:
[1] According to the MFA Register of Glass, this is one of 43 pieces from the vicinity of Tyre, brought to this country by Michel Farah.
[2] This amount is the total price for MFA 93.10-93.52.
Notes:
[1] According to the MFA Register of Glass, this is one of 43 pieces from the vicinity of Tyre, brought to this country by Michel Farah.
[2] This amount is the total price for MFA 93.10-93.52.