- Object numberAV.5480
- Department
- TitleDouble-head flask, a so-called Janus flask
- Creatoronbekend (glasblazer)
- DescriptionThis mold-blown flask consists of two parts. Each has the shape of a head, attached back-to-back. The so-called Janus flask refers to the head of the Roman god, after whom the month of January is named. This type of flask merely contained liquids.
- Production placeRome [plaats]
- Production dateAD 1 - AD 199
- Object name
- Material
- Dimensions
- height: 8.7 cm (geheel)
diameter: 5 cm (geheel)
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