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Amphoriskos
| Collection number | ガ060-0316 |
|---|---|
| Provenance | Eastern Mediterranean |
| Period | Imperial Roman period |
| Date | 1st Century CE |
| Material | Glass |
| Dimension | H. 9.5 cm |
| Comment | A mold-blown bottle in transparent deep blue glass with two handles, elongated body and short neck. The outsplayed mouth rim has been folded inward, handles applied. Few bubbles. The shape of the vessel emulates the large earthenware jars used to transport wine and olive oil. Similar examples made from glass have been excavated in large numbers in all areas of the Roman Empire and even on the coast of the Black Sea. |
| Classification | glass vessel |
| Keywords | Blue, Navy blue, Clear Tiny, Vivid Western Asia, Eastern Mediterranean, Syria Roman-Byzantine Period, Roman Period Glass Vessel, Jar, Bottle, Amphoriskos, Handled/Lugged vessel, Handled Pattern, Stripe |
| 資料ID | 373 |