Object Description
An excellent Roman mould-blown flask from opaque white glass. The vessel features a ring foot with an ellipsoid body which tapers in to a thin, cylindrical neck leading to an everted rim. The flask is enriched with six panels, each separated by columns and display either a jug, hydria or kantharos. Below the panels is a garland with bunches of grapes. Beautiful mother of pearl iridescence can be seen across the surface.
Date: Circa 1st century AD