Saddleflask

86-35-60

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 86-35-60
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Mediterranean
Manufacture Location Syro-Palestine (uncertain)
Period Roman Period
Date Made 200-499 CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Glass
Technique Blown
Description

Blue-green glass double-balsamarium/saddleflask. Pair of cylindrical bodies, zig-zag decoration near rounded base and bands near rolled rim. Applied strap handles (2) attached to each rim and midbody. Suspension handle attached to each strap handle at rim.

Height 15 cm
Credit Line Gift of George and Henry J. Vaux, 1985
Other Number GL14 (Ancient Glass Project) - Other Number

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