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Janus Flask

86-35-137

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 86-35-137
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Mediterranean
Period Roman Period
Date Made 200-299 CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Glass
Technique Mould-Blown
Iconography Janus Head
Description

Aubergine glass Janus Flask. Mold blown. Flat base; body in shape of "Janus" two-faced head; cylindrical neck; everted rolled rim. Elder face missing; youthful face damaged and repaired.
Height 6 cm
Outside Diameter 2.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of George and Henry J. Vaux, 1985
Other Number GL05 (ancient glass project) - Other Number

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