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Oil Flask

late 4th century BC-3rd century BC (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Oil flask (aryballos), Mediterranean, possibly Italy, late 4th century BC-3rd century BC

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Core-formed glass with applied thread decoration
Brief description
Oil flask (aryballos), Mediterranean, possibly Italy, late 4th century BC-3rd century BC
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.0cm
  • Maximum width: 4.5cm
Style
Production
Mediterranean
Other number
8045 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.511-1963

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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