Roman Two-Toned Blue Glass Amphoriskos, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE

Roman Two-Toned Blue Glass Amphoriskos, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE

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Roman Two-Toned Blue Glass Amphoriskos, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE
DC Location

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A lovely light blue-green glass amphoriskos with a conical body gently tapering to a point, elongated neck, and flared rim with an applied deep blue glass trail below two handles applied at the shoulder and neck of the same deep-blue glass.  The shape of the rim was utilized to help control the flow of the liquid being poured.

Medium:  Glass

Dimensions:  Height: 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm)

Condition:  The amphoriskos is intact and in excellent condition overall.  Presented on a custom mount.

Provenance:  Private East coast collection, ex. Fortuna Fine Art Gallery, NYC

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