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Amphoriskos
Unknown6th–4th century B.C.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Core-formed, black amphoriskos decorated with a white thread around the edge of the mouth and a small thread on the knob foot. Two handles, one on either side of the neck, extend from below the mouth and attach at the shoulder. The vessel is in good condition with no cracks or breaks. There are very few nicks and scratches.
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Details
- Title: Amphoriskos
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 6th–4th century B.C.
- Location Created: Eastern Mediterranean
- Physical Dimensions: 7.5 × 4.3 cm (2 15/16 × 1 11/16 in.)
- Type: Amphoriskos
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Glass
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 2003.175
- Culture: Greek
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Vessels (Containers)
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