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Amphoriskos (Side A, handles on each side)

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The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

This mold-blown amphoriskos is made of yellowish green glass. The seam mark indicates that this amphoriskos was blown in a two-part mold. Its ovoid body, resting on a flat base, is decorated with a tendril frieze between two ribbed designs. The cylindrical mouth ends with an outsplayed mouth and lip folded inwards. Two purple handles have been applied on the shoulder and drawn up to the mouth. This amphoriskos is in fair condition with iridescent patches on the inside and a small fill on the rim.

Details

  • Title: Amphoriskos (Side A, handles on each side)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1st century A.D.
  • Location Created: Eastern Mediterranean
  • Physical Dimensions: 7 cm (2 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: 2003.302
  • Culture: Roman
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Vessels (Containers)

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