Double head flask

Alternative Title

Double head bottle

Creator

Unknown

Files

Abstract

An everted tubular rim and conical mouth flow smoothly into the globular body. The body displays two like faces and sits on a concave base. The faces depict children: bulging foreheads and pug noses, prominent cheekbones, full lips and full rounded chins.

Keywords

Glass double head flask

Time Period

1st-4th century CE

Material

Glass

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

9.2 x 4.8 cm

Media Type

bottles

Format

Digital 3D model

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Physical Collection ID

R30

Identifier

R30-00120

Notes

citation/reference: Yael Israeli, Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum, 2003. Color: Glass color is unknown. Crust of black patches over silver and fiery opalescent weathering.

Streaming Media

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Double head flask" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 120.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/120

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)