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Sprinkler Flask
Unknown3rd–4th century A.D.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
This free-blown sprinkler flask is made of yellow glass. The bulbous body with a flattened base is adorned with white combed decorations. The cylindrical neck is constricted at the base and ends with an outsplayed mouth. This flask is weathered and was reassembled. Its surface is iridescent and pitted.
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Details
- Title: Sprinkler Flask
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 3rd–4th century A.D.
- Location Created: Eastern Mediterranean
- Physical Dimensions: 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.)
- Type: Flask
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Glass
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 2003.289
- Culture: Roman
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Vessels (Containers)
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