Heading : Roman Glass Sprinkler Flask c 4th Century
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.
Condition : The flask is intact but has encrustation over half the bottle. Some turquoise and violet iridescence.
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 8.5cm height
Weight : 48 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.

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