Glass amphora with two handles
While commonly available in the Roman Imperial period, glass served both quotidian uses and luxury wares. It was valued for its physical qualities and the technical sophistication of the glassmakers.
Artwork Details
- Title: Glass amphora with two handles
- Date: 3rd–4th century CE
- Culture: Roman, Syrian
- Medium: Glass
- Dimensions: H. 16 cm x D. 7 cm (across handles)
- Classification: Glass
- Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
- Object Number: 2021.40.53
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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