VesselsRoman1st-2nd century CE

Amphora with Twin Handles

1st-2nd century CE

Description

Undecorated, ring foot.

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Pale blue glazed faience

Culture

Roman

Period

Roman Imperial period

Century

1st-2nd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

15.5 x 9 cm (6 1/8 x 3 9/16 in.)

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