RG057
Roman amber glass Janus flask.
2nd-3rd centuries AD.
H. 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)
Intact. Very rich iridescence.
$ 4,200.
The flask with molded body in the form of a Janus head, with two faces of Putto with chubby features, framed by heavy curly hair. Cylindrical neck with flaring folded rim.
This type of glass Janus flask is outstanding. For related other glass Janus flasks:
Cf. Stern, E. M., Toledo Museum of Art, 1995, pp. 201-246.
Stern, E. M., Roman Mold-blown Glass. The First Through Sixth Centuries, The Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio, 1995.
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