Description
Ancient Roman Amber Glass Flask
During the Roman period, most dishes, jars, and pots were made of clay. However, glass vessels, such as this amber glass flask, quickly gained in popularity with the invention of glass blowing in the Early Roman period. Yet, these fine, delicate vessels were reserved for special occasions and purposes, while clay vessels continued to function in common, everyday settings. Today, glass antiquities are much rarer than clay ones, both because there were less of them originally, and because, being more delicate, more of them have broken over the passing centuries.
This beautiful amber glass flask is of a type that was used for mixing beverages, such as wine. During this period, it was customary to mix water with wine rather than serving it full strength. It was also common to flavor the wine by adding spices or aromatic essences.
“They gave Him (Jesus) sour wine mingled with gall to drink. But when He had tasted it, He would not drink. Then they crucified Him.” – Matthew 27:34–35
Details:
This flask is made of amber-colored glass. It has a rounded body, a tapering neck, and a widely-flaring rim. The glass-work was clearly very finely executed on this vessel.
Height: 3″ Inches / 9 CM.
Width: 1.5″ Inches / 4 CM.
Antiquities from the land of the Bible are great investments and teaching tools. They bring the Bible to life in a tangible way, connecting the stories of the Bible with real artifacts that illuminate the text.
Comes with a certificate of authenticity and all required documents for export approval.
Shipped direct from Jerusalem.
Zak’s Antiquities is the website of Zak’s fine art and antiquities located on the Christian Quarter road in Jerusalem’s Old City. The shop began in 1964 and has remained as a family owned and operated business till this day. For the past 50 years Zak’s Antiquities has sold ancient coins, antiquities and art authentic to Israel and Jerusalem.
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