Heading : Roman Glass Sprinkler Flask c 3rd to 4th Century AD
Period : Ancient
Origin : Roman Empire
Colour : Pale green
Features : The base is blown moulded in a two-piece mould, there is a clear seamline on opposite sides. The neck and lip must have been free-blown and were clearly applied. Folded rim.
Condition : The flask is intact but has encrustation on most parts and there are parts of this encrustation that have come loose inside the bottle.
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 8.8cm height
Weight : 47 grams

There is an intentional constriction inside the neck this was to control the flow of liquid, perfume or oils and possibly medicines as they could be released one drop at a time. Also known as dropper flasks.