Amphoriskos with Mold-Made Relief Decoration

1st century CE (Roman Imperial)

4.7 cm 7.5 cm 4.9 cm

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The body of this blue glass amphoriskos was formed by blowing molten glass into a mold. The lip was shaped freely, while the small handles were added free hand. Decorative patterns cover the vessel body, with raised bands framing a central lattice register.

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Henry Walters, Baltimore, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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