Flask, yellow-green blown glass
Country
Cyprus
See full details
Object detail
Description
Flask, yellow-green blown glass. Depressed spherical body with slightly convcave base. Wide cylindrical neck tapering to splaying rim, folded upward, outward and inward and flatened to form mouth ring, broader on one side than the other. Slight neck constriction. Some cracking, small fragments missing from body. Some encrustation but no iridescence. Also known as Candlestick Ungentarium type 1. Candlestick unguentarium. Pale green blown glass. Very low almost flat disc-shaped body with convex shoulder and concave base with pontil mark. Slight constriction at neck base. Tall cylindrical neck narrowing to wide uneven shaped funnel mouth with small irregular bevelled fold (upward, outward and inward) on top. Body damaged. Much iridescence. (Webb, Jennifer M., 1997 "Corpus of Cypriote Antiquities", Studies in Mediterranean Archaeology, Vol. XX:p 19).
Classification
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Containers vase
ARCHAEOLOGY Cypriot
ARCHAEOLOGY Cypriot
Measurements
H127 x Di71mm
Media/Materials description
Glass
History and use
Glassmaking has evolved through the centuries. Techniques have included inflating glass using a blowpipe (blown), using open moulds (casting), and covering a core with glass (core formed). Artists began to experiment with colour, design, patterns and inlays, which were added for special embellishment. Small imperfections are present - handles are not always level, the body may contain air bubbles, yet these lend uniqueness and charm to each item. Glass was often a luxury item. Platters, dishs, shallow bowls, flasks and beakers were common items among glass tableware of Roman households.
Associated person
Registration number
H694
Share
