Neck amphora with Twin Handles
1st-2nd century CE
Description
Glaze is dark, heavy and coarse. Decorated with tendrils and flower heads on body, above band with cross-hatch decoration beneath. Base of handles reminiscent of riveting on bronze vessels.
Dimensions
18 x 16.5 cm (7 1/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
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