Amphoriskos (Unguent Bottle)
Artist/Culture
Roman
Date6th century–4th Century BCE
Mediumdeep blue, light blue and yellow glass
Dimensions6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)
ClassificationsGlass
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Terms
Object number1905.13
DescriptionThis shape is a miniature version of a type of storage vessel produced by Greek potters from 6th-4th century BC. Strap handles from shoulder to upper part of neck; transparent dark blue, marvered zig-zag lines at point of maximum diameter; unmarvered yellow thread around mouth and knob base; body is fluted slightly at widest point. Deep blue, light blue, and yellow glass (sandcore vessel). From the Troad.ProvenancePurchase from Frank Calvert; from the Troad
On View
On view
Chinese
early 15th century, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
