Fish Flask

Unknown3rd century A.D.

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Free-blown flask of pale green glass in the shape of a fish. The mouth forms the opening and there is a large dorsal fin with vertical striations separately applied. The end of the tail has been broken off.

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Details

Title: Fish Flask
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 3rd century A.D.
Location Created: Roman Empire
Physical Dimensions: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Type: Flask
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Glass
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 2003.405
Culture: Roman
Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
Creator Display Name: Unknown
Classification: Vessels (Containers)

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