Flask

About this object

History of use

For storing and pouring perfume or oil.

Physical description

Flask in the shape of a head, made of red-brown, fine-grained clay with a thick grey-white slip. Atop of a flat base is a modeled head wearing Corinthian helmet with a ram's head on each cheek piece. Two hang holes pierced through crest. Broad slightly upturned rim around opening.