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Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administ…
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Roman Glass Vessel
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administ…
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.

Roman Glass Vessel

Artifact ID1984.01073.01
Object Type Flask
Maker ((cultural designation), 625 BCE - CE 476)
Date c. 200
Medium Glass
Dimensions4 x 2 1/2 in. (10.2 x 6.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionA small Roman glass vessel with a globular body, narrow neck, large lip, and single handle, possibly a sprinkler flask. The body is devoid of any decoration.
Historical NoteSmall glass vessels from this era often held perfume or unguents. An iridescent sheen has developed on the surface.

Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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