Roman Green Glass Flask with Trailing

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Object Description

A Roman flask blown from translucent green glass. The vessel features a long conical body with a circular, slightly concave base. The shoulders taper in to a short cylindrical neck and a flaring mouth with a folded rim. Delicate trailing enriches the upper body in the form of a zig-zag pattern encompassing the shoulder and rim. Beautiful iridescence and encrustation to the surface.

Date: Circa 3rd-4th century AD

Object Condition

Very fine condition, some of the trailing is now missing.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:4.2 x H:10.5 centimeters

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By appointment only.

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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