Greek and Roman ArtGlass4th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Glass head flask |
| Medium | Glass, blue |
| Dimensions | Height: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm) Other (width of head): 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm) Diameter: 2 5/16 x 2 1/2 in. (5.9 x 6.3 cm) |
| Classification | Glass |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Date | 4th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Renée E. and Robert A. Belfer, 2012 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Roman, probably Syrian |
| Period | Late Imperial |
| Date Range | 300 – 399 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 257874