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Twisted Amphoriskos
Unknown5th–6th century
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
A tall, thin amphoriskos of cast, aqua-colored, opaque glass. The body has been twisted. The vessel has a pad foot and the handles connect the body to the thick rim. There is little weathering and some incrustation.
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Details
- Title: Twisted Amphoriskos
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 5th–6th century
- Location Created: Eastern Mediterranean
- Physical Dimensions: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)
- Type: Amphoriskos
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Glass
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 2003.469
- Culture: Byzantine
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Vessels (Containers)
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