Artwork Page for Pilgrim's Flask

Details / Information for Pilgrim's Flask

Pilgrim's Flask

500–700

Byzantium, Syria-Palestine, 6th-7th century

Medium
green glass
Measurements
Overall: 4.4 x 3.2 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Bruce Ferrini in memory of Robert P. Bergman 1999.235
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
105 Byzantine
Print

Description

Ampullae (small flasks) from pilgrimage sites were made of metal, terracotta, or glass. Because of their fragility, glass ampullae survive less abundantly than the other materials.
A pale green glass flask features a bulbous body that tapers into a short neck ending in a jagged rim. The translucent surface is marbled with hazy, iridescent patches and fine pits that web across the exterior. Dark gray and brown sediment settles within the rounded base, resting against the glass. The vessel is supported by a slightly flattened bottom, its walls capturing a soft light that reveals aged textures.

Pilgrim's Flask

500–700

Byzantium, Syria-Palestine, 6th-7th century

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork