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Neck amphora with Twin Handles

Neck amphora with Twin Handles

VesselsRoman1st-2nd century CE

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.

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Blue-green 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

18 x 16.5 cm (7 1/16 x 6 1/2 in.)

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