Balsamarium

MS238

From: Phoenicia

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS238
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Phoenicia
Date Made 200-400 CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Glass
Technique Blown
Description

Glass light green. Rounded rim, outsplayed, horizontal with strengthening trail below. Cylindrical neck, slight flare at shoulder. Slender ovoid body, kicked in base with pontil mark. From lip to shoulder, 2 handles folded at lip. Single thread around neck. Fluted body. mold blown. Small piece of thread missing from neck. Heavy golden iridescence, very flaky.

Height 11.7 cm
Width 6 cm
Outside Diameter 4.1 cm
Credit Line Gift of John H. Harrison, 1895
Other Number GL15 (ancient glass project) - Other Number

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