3rd-4th century AD. A mould-blown glass vessel with globular body, raised swirls radiating anticlockwise from the base of the neck where they are most pronounced, amber coloured swirls extending around the body, flared and rolled rim, pontil to base; internal shelf at base of neck with small circular piercing which restricts the volume of liquid which can leave the body of the vessel. 161 grams, 90mm (3 1/2"). Property of a Florida, USA, gentleman; acquired by the present owner during his residence in Paris in the 1970s. Sprinkler flasks were used for dispensing precious liquids sparingly.