Two-Handled Amphora

Roman Period

ca. 30 B.C.–A.D. 364

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 138

This amphora-shaped vase is made out of Egyptian faience, a ceramic-like material often characterized by a bright turquoise blue glaze, like the example here. Of a minimalist design, with no decoration, its main features are its high size and handles terminating in ivy leaves, showcasing the quality of Egyptian craftmanship during the Roman Period.

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Title: Two-Handled Amphora
Period: Roman Period
Date: ca. 30 B.C.–A.D. 364
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Faience
Dimensions: H. 21.5 × Diam. (rim) 11 × W. 15 cm (8 7/16 × 4 5/16 × 5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Object Number: 2021.41.72
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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