3-037-373 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Amphoriskos, 1st century A.D. Additional Info: This free-blown amphoriskos is made of olive-green glass. Its teardrop-shaped body rests on a flat base. The cylindrical neck ends with a disk-like rim. Two handles were applied on the shoulder and drawn up to the neck. Milled threading decorates the lower part of the handles. The surface of this amphoriskos presents severe iridescence, chalky accretions, and flaking.