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Amphoriskos

Unknownabout 1403–1347 B.C.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Core-formed, dark blue amphoriskos with four small handles attached to the shoulder. The vessel rests on a conical foot. The body has a combed, festoon pattern in alternating colors of turquoise, yellow and white. The neck is also decorated in a similar, but less articulated, pattern. The edge of the mouth is decorated with a yellow thread. The condition is good with some repaired breaks visible towards the lower body, and there is a small amount of discoloration in this area. There are a few minor nicks and scratches.

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  • Title: Amphoriskos
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: about 1403–1347 B.C.
  • Location Created: Egypt
  • Physical Dimensions: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)
  • Type: Amphoriskos
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Glass
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 2003.146
  • Culture: Egyptian
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Vessels (Containers)
The J. Paul Getty Museum

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