Molar; Fayoum; Glass vessels; Glass

Molar; Fayoum; Glass vessels; Glass

Description:

Dark green glass rectangular body had four pointed, wheel-cut feet; it is commonly called a “molar” flask, due to its resemblance to a tooth. Funnel shaped neck has intact rim. Decorative facets & grooves on body are obscured by thick enamel & swirled pits from deterioration of glass fabric. Entire vessel intact except for two feet tips. Molded, drilled and cut of translucent green glass.

Collection: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Rights:

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Subject Topics:
Fayoum,  
Language: UND
Type: still image