Flask c. 3th - 4th century

This delicate flask was created by an ancient Levantine artist. The subtle, warm tones of the glass shimmer with an ethereal quality, its surface displaying a fascinating iridescent effect. The form is elegantly simple, with a rounded body that tapers into a slender neck, crowned with a delicate, ruffled rim. The almost ghostly patina across its surface invites us to consider the passage of time and the transformative processes of decay. The flask embodies a sense of ephemerality, reminding us that objects, like ideas, are subject to change and reinterpretation. The artist's engagement with the material itself, coaxing such a refined form from glass, reveals the inherent beauty of the medium. This piece exists not just as a vessel, but as an exploration of form, light, and time.