Parthian Handled Green Glass Sprinkler Flask

1st-2nd century AD. A mould blown glass single-handled pitcher, doubling as a sprinkler flask, the inner diaphragm at the junction of the neck and body features a small piercing to restrict the flow of liquid from the vessel; the body features twenty individual ribs which radiate upwards from the pontil mark on the base towards the neck, flared and rolled rim, handle applied separately at the end of the process, formed from folded glass creating a scrollwork effect; one face of the pitcher shows the original rich green glass colour, while the other side has an area of milky oxidation. 188 grams, 13cm (5"). Property of a Florida, USA, gentleman; originally in an old English collection; this piece presently resides in the same collection that was loaned for ancient glass exhibitions at museums in Oregon and Florida. Scholars sometimes call this rare type a squash glass, the reason for which is apparent when viewing the piece from beneath.
Condition Report: Fine condition.