Amphoriskos
CultureEastern Mediterranean
Date3rd century - 2nd century B.C.
MediumCore-formed glass
DimensionsOverall: 5 11/16 in. (14.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number0.2342
Not on view
DescriptionCore-formed, tall ovoid body, cylindrical and thick, manipulated narrow rim and attached knob end (probably partly broken as has been reinforced with wax) and amber ribbed handle (one missing) transluscent blue/green with yellow threading combed with feathering around body. Some pitting and weathering. Several repaired breaks and one handle missing.
3rd century - 2nd century B.C.
4TH CENTURY BC - 3rd CENTURY BC
3rd century - 2nd century B.C.
3rd century - 2nd century B.C.
2nd Century BC-1st Century BC
