3-037-372 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Amphoriskos, 3rd-4th century A.D. Additional Info: This mold-blown toed amphoriskos is made of pale bluish green glass. The awry oblong body is decorated with spiraled ribbing and ends with a toe. The funnel-like mouth ends with a lip folded inwards. Two handles have been applied on the upper part of the body and drawn up to the rim. This amphoriskos is in fair condition. The surface presents an iridescent sheen. One side is covered with accretions and pitting. Small fills have been added near the rim and the handles.