Amphoriskos. Ancient Greece, 6th-4th century BC. Core-formed glass. In good condition. Provenance:
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Amphoriscus. Ancient Greece, 6th-4th century BC.
Moulded glass.
In good condition.
Provenance: Private collection R. G. Lleida (Spain) in the 1980s /J. Bagot Gallery, Spain, 2015; Exhibited: Ifergan Collection, Malaga (2018-2020).
Measurements: 8 cm.
Object made in vitreous paste in the typology known as amphoriskos, as it has the same shape as Greek amphorae made in ceramic. The glazed paste combines different colours: cobalt blue for the body and handles, light blue and yellow for some of the stripes on the mouth, neck and the rest of the piece, combining straight lines with another zigzag decoration.
These small vessels were used in antiquity to contain ointments, aromatic oils or perfumes. The vitreous-paste objects belonged to the wealthier social classes and were considered luxury items, being exported throughout the Mediterranean.
Moulded glass.
In good condition.
Provenance: Private collection R. G. Lleida (Spain) in the 1980s /J. Bagot Gallery, Spain, 2015; Exhibited: Ifergan Collection, Malaga (2018-2020).
Measurements: 8 cm.
Object made in vitreous paste in the typology known as amphoriskos, as it has the same shape as Greek amphorae made in ceramic. The glazed paste combines different colours: cobalt blue for the body and handles, light blue and yellow for some of the stripes on the mouth, neck and the rest of the piece, combining straight lines with another zigzag decoration.
These small vessels were used in antiquity to contain ointments, aromatic oils or perfumes. The vitreous-paste objects belonged to the wealthier social classes and were considered luxury items, being exported throughout the Mediterranean.
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Amphoriskos. Ancient Greece, 6th-4th century BC. Core-formed glass. In good condition. Provenance:
Estimate €2,300 - €2,500
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