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amphora

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Description

Fragment from the lower neck and upper body of an amphora: of translucent dark-blue glass, with cylindrical neck and globular body. On the neck is a delicate trailed chevron pattern in opaque yellow, white, and turquoise-blue. The same colours are used for the clustered festoons which decorated the body. Remains of one handle also in dark-blue glass. Tan core. Glossy surface.

Connections

Found at Amarna (Akhetaten)

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA68430 tier-2
  • BM-Registration 1894,0816.88 tier-2
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