Amphoriskos

Date599-300 BCE

OriginEastern Mediterranean

MediumGlass, core-formed

Dimensions2 5/8 × 1 11/16 in. (6.7 × 4.3 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Glass

Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object number3.1.58

Status

Not on view

Collections

Decorative Arts

CultureEastern Mediterranean

Label TextThe amphoriskos and other core-form vessels were used to hold precious oils, perfumes, or unguents.

Locations

(not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Art Museum

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Object Name: Amphoriskos

Amphoriskos

599-300 BCE

Object number: 3.1.10

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3rd-1st century BCE

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6th-4th century BCE

Object number: 3.1.6

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299-0 BCE

Object number: 3.1.1

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Late 19th-20th century

Object number: 3.1.14

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Oinochoe or Jug

600-400 BCE

Object number: 3.1.9

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Aryballos

599-300 BCE

Object number: 3.1.5

Object Name: Double Unguentarium

Double Unguentarium

Late 4th-5th century

Object number: 3.1.23

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1924-1932

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Durand Glass Works division of Vineland Flint Glassworks

1924-1932

Object number: 3.15.105

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6th-5th century BCE

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Lentoid aryballos

mid 6th- 5th century BCE

Object number: 3.1.11