Fragment of an amphora with leaves in relief
Fragment of an amphora with leaves in relief

Currently not on view

Fragment of an amphora with leaves in relief,

1st century CE

Egyptian
Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
y1989-13

Information

Title
Fragment of an amphora with leaves in relief
Dates

1st century CE

Medium
Faience
Dimensions
9.7 x 8.0 x 1.3 cm (3 13/16 x 3 1/8 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Classical Purchase Fund
Object Number
y1989-13
Culture
Egyptian (ancient)
Period
Imperial (Roman)
Type
faience, fragments, amphorae
Materials
faience, glaze
Techniques
relief
Subject
lotus, running ornament

Acquired by Peter Sharrer at an unknown date from an unknown source; purchased by the Museum (Classical Purchase Fund) in 1989 from Sharrer.

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