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Neck amphora with Twin Handles

Neck amphora with Twin Handles

Amphora · 1st-2nd century CE
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.
Shape
Amphora
Period
Roman Imperial period
Date
1st-2nd century CE
Culture
Roman
Dimensions
H: 18.00 cm W: 16.50 cm
Medium
Blue-green glazed faience
Findspot
Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Egypt (Ancient)
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1995.33
Image Source
harvard
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