Amphoriskos
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureEastern Mediterranean
Date599-400 B.C.
MediumCore-formed glass
DimensionsOverall: 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number63.60.1
On View
On viewLabel TextEastern Mediterranean, possibly the Island of Rhodes Amphoriskos (Jar), late 6th--5th century B.C. Core-formed glass; applied rim, handles and base knob Museum purchase 63.60.1 Published ReferencesHarden, Painter, Pinder-Wilson, Tait, _Masterpieces of Glass, The British Museum_., pg. 22, No. 15 Hellenic-1st half of the 5th century B.C. Rhodes & Neuburg, _Ancient Glass_, pg. 39, color pl. V, No. b & pg. 30. Egyptian 5th century B.C. & pl. 13.
3rd century - 2nd century B.C.
3rd century - 2nd century B.C.
3rd century - 2nd century B.C.
3rd century - 2nd century B.C.
2nd Century BC-1st Century BC