Roman Glass Vessel
Artifact ID1984.01073.01
Object Type
Flask
Gifter
Mark David Hawkins
Maker
Ancient Rome
((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.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Related Exhibits
Exhibition HistoryPompeii (2018-2019), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library;
Ronald Reagan and the Vatican (2016), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library;
Within the Vault (1998), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library