$main::objbase->[155] =
  sub {
    my $i = item->new('FILLABLE'=> 1,
                          'NAME'=>'an empty vial',
                           'VAL'=>10,
                           'VOL'=>.5,
                          'MASS'=>.5,
                          'DESC'=>'A simple glass vial, about three inches long. There is a bit of cork stuffed into the opening to help protect any liquids that may be placed inside.'
                      );
    return($i);
  };