Roman-period dropper flasks (bottles) were made with a wide variety of decorations. All have the characteristic, functional narrowing at the base of the neck. The video shows the overall glassblowing process and the final steps in ornamentation known as snake threading.
Dropper Flask Shaped like a Helmet
| Date | 3rd century |
| Dimensions | H. 12.8 cm, D. (rim) 4.5 cm |
| Accession Number | 65.1.14 (CMOG) |
| Credit | The Corning Museum of Glass (Cat. 793). |
| Video Type | short |
