Pilgrim bottle

Alternative Title

Pilgrim flask

Creator

Unknown

Files

Abstract

The bottle was flattened on both sides after blowing. The sides are slightly concave and the rim has been cracked off. The cylindrical neck narrows slightly just before meeting the round body. The bottle has no base or pontil mark; it cannot stand.

Keywords

Glass Unguentarium

Time Period

4th-6th century CE

Material

Glass

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

5.1 x 2.9-1.1 cm.

Media Type

Pilgrim bottles

Format

Digital 3D model

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Holding Location

University of South Florida. Library. Special Collections Department (LOC)

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Box Number

1

Physical Collection ID

R30

Identifier

R30-00104

Notes

citation/reference: Yael Israeli, Ancient glass in the Israel Museum. Color: Yellowish-green, white encrustation. View description: Side view. Condition: Very good.

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Pilgrim bottle" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 105.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/105

Equipment

Nikon D3400, AF-P Nikon 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G

Capture Technique

Digital Photogrammetry, Agisoft Photoscan Professional 1.4.4

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)