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Janus Flask

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Janus Flask

Object NameJanus Flask

Date2nd-3rd century

OriginEastern Mediterranean

MediumGlass

Dimensions3 5/8 × 2 3/16 in. (9.2 × 5.6 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Glass

Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object number3.1.29

Status

Not on view

Collections

CultureEastern Mediterranean

Label TextJanus, see on this object, was the two-faced Roman god who could see into the future and the past. The month of January is named for Janus, also the god of beginnings and endings.

Locations

(not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Art Museum

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