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Source Description
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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Document identity
localId
2480
label
Amphoriskos with Mold-Made Relief Decoration
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obj
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object
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3
Source metadata
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2480
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Amphoriskos with Mold-Made Relief Decoration
description
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.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1st century CE (Roman Imperial)
citationUrl
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CC0
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en
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amphoriskoi
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3
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3
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import
dimensions
units
cm
width
7.5
height
4.7
depth
4.9
dimensionsRaw
H: 2 15/16 × W: 1 7/8 × D: 1 15/16 in. (7.5 × 4.7 × 4.9 cm)
Source extras
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Roman
med
blue glass, mold made
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6191
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ROM
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454
3363
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photo
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