SidG007
Sidonian mold blown opaque white glass flask with masks
1st century AD.
Height: 7.7 cm. (3 in.)
Repaired with minute restoration.
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The hexagonal body blown into three parts mold, with cylindrical neck, flaring folded rim, and flat base. The main register of the body is decorated with six rectangular panels, with different masks. The shoulder with relief of a floral motif (pomegranate or a lotus). The lower register with alternating rounded and pointed leaves.
Cf. Whitehouse, D., Corning Museum of Glass, 2001, Cat. No. 508, pp. 38-39; Stern, E. M., The Toledo Museum of Art, 1995, Cat. No. 41-42, pp.135-137, Color Plate 5, p.52
Whitehouse, D., Corning 2001
Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol. II, New York, 2001
Stern, E. M., - Toledo1995
Stern, E. M., Roman Mold-blown Glass. The First Through Sixth Centuries, The Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio, 1995
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