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Dropper Flask Shaped like a Helmet

Date 3rd century
Dimensions H. 12.8 cm, D. (rim) 4.5 cm
Collection Link https://glasscollection.cmog.org/objects/5382
Accession Number 65.1.14 (CMOG)
Credit The Corning Museum of Glass (Cat. 793).
Video Type short

Roman-period dropper flasks (bottles) were made with a wide variety of decorations. All have the characteristic, functional narrowing at the base of the neck. The video shows the overall glassblowing process and the final steps in ornamentation known as snake threading.

Video 29 Roman-period dropper flasks (bottles) were made with a wide variety of decorations. All have the characteristic, functional narrowing at the base of the neck. The video shows the overall glassblowing process and the final steps in ornamentation known as snake threading.
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Video 29 Roman-period dropper flasks (bottles) were made with a wide variety of decorations. All have the characteristic, functional narrowing at the base of the neck. The video shows the overall glassblowing process and the final steps in ornamentation known as snake threading.
360 image — click/tap to view
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