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Sprinkler Flask
Unknown3rd–4th century A.D.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Mold-blown sprinkler flask of pale blue glass, the body blown into a two-part mold, indicated by a seam mark. The spherical body is decorated with a geometric pattern. The body slightly tapers towards a small flattened base. The neck and rim were free blown and added separately. The short cylindrical neck ends with a wide outsplayed mouth and lip folded inwards.
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Details
- Title: Sprinkler Flask
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 3rd–4th century A.D.
- Location Created: Eastern Mediterranean, Roman Empire
- Physical Dimensions: 8.3 × 6.3 cm (3 1/4 × 2 1/2 in.)
- Type: Flask
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Glass
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 2003.336
- Culture: Roman
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Vessels (Containers)
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