ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Fish Flask or Pendant

AAT Object Form/Functionfigurines

AAT Object Form/Functionpendants (jewelry)

AAT Object Form/Functionflasks (bottles)

AAT Object Techniqueblown glass

Place CreatedGermany, Europe

Place FoundSyria, Asia

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial

Date3rd-4th Century CE

MediumGlass

Credit LineGift of the 2017 Visiting Board

Object number2017.028.001

Published ReferencesSotheby's New York, Antiquities (June 12, 2003), 133, lot 155.
Antiquarium, Ltd., Ancient Treasures VI (New York, 2008), 46.

ProvenanceEx private collection, Europe, acquired Sotheby's, New York, June 12, 2003. With Joseph Coplin (1965-2022) and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York, from 2008. Purchased by MCCM from Antiquarium.

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