Ancient Art Department
Ancient Art Council
Legion of Honor
100 34th Avenue, Lincoln Park
San Francisco, CA 94121
Loop-Handled Cosmetic Tube
Eastern Mediterranean, 4th–5th century A.D.
This vessel is an exquisite example of the glassblower's art. Molten glass can be blown into a bubble and shaped to any form. Once the basic shape was produced, decoration and handles were added.
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Free-blown glass with trailed thread decoration
H 9
Gift of Helen Norton
61.14.47