Vial
Physical Object
1986.008.2298a
Nuestra Señora de Atocha (1622)
circa 1622
A complete flared rim decorated with slightly spiraling ridges, plus a partial base and body fragments form what remains of a bulbous glass vessel from Atocha. The glass is a transparent light green with no bubble inclusions, and fine striations cover the exterior surface. The reconstructed form of these fragments resembles vial forms from other sixteenth and seventeenth century Spanish colonial sites, and it is believed these vials were used for pharmaceuticals and perfumes. 5.4 x 4.0 x 3.7 cm. 25.40 grams. Ornate neck (2 pieces cross-mended). Green glass. One of eight pieces. See also 1986.008.2298b--e.