Oldest glasses

As of 2026-10-12, Columnia Balsam Flask tops the list with 1,400 BC.

1. #1 Columnia Balsam Flask — 1,400 BC

   decorative artwork (glass) by Artist once known (Roman)

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2. #2 Bi (Disk) — 1,050 BC

   decorative artwork (glass) by Artist once known (Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1929.8.257.3)

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3. #3 Ladle Handle — 800 BC

   decorative artwork (glass) by Artist once known (Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1929.8.285)

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4. #4 Ladle Handle — 800 BC

   decorative artwork (glass) by Artist once known (Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1929.8.286)

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5. #5 Amphorisk — 800 BC

   decorative artwork (glass) by Artist once known (Roman)

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6. #6 Scent Bottle (Aryballos) — 600 BC

   decorative artwork (glass) by Artist once known (Roman)

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7. #7 Ointment Jar — 600 BC

   decorative artwork (glass) by Artist once known (Roman)

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8. #8 Egyptian Head — 600 BC

   decorative artwork (glass) by Artist once known

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9. #9 Scent Bottle — 500 BC

   decorative artwork (glass) by Artist once known (Roman) (Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1929.8.157.28)

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10. #10 Glass oinochoe — 401 BC

    glass highlighted in The MET collection

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