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Roman glass oil flask
Oil flask reconstructed from fragments. Rim and handles complete and about two-thirds of the body. The glass, originally colourless, is now slightly milky-white and iridescent. The rim is folded outwards, and inwards, leaving a very narrow mouth-opening. It has a fairly short neck, two 'dolphin' handles and a globular body with wheel-cut decoration. The base of the flask, of which only fragments remain, has a design of cut grooves radiating from the centre.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
81.79H/27.79
Find Information
Site Name: Caerleon Fortress Baths, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1978-1979
Notes: From the site of the frigidarium at the baths, Drain Group 4.
Measurements
height / mm:86
diameter / mm:50 (rim)
maximum diameter / mm:80 (body)
diameter / mm
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