Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · vessel

Amphoriskos

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Description

<p>Glass became very popular in the New Kingdom and although glass-making was not discovered by the Egyptians, they soon learned how to make glass. Glass inlays and vessels, such as this one, were precious and a luxury article. This piece has a blue body, two small loop handles, and a round bottom. The banded decoration is yellow and white.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/47.33' rel='external'>Amphoriskos</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 47.33 tier-2
  • Walters-id 32564 tier-2
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