Bidspirit auction | EGYPTO - ROMAN FAIENCE AMPHORISKOS


EGYPTO - ROMAN FAIENCE AMPHORISKOS - Ca. 30 BC - AD 100A rare Egypto-Roman green glazed amphoriskos. The vessel exhibits a large globular body, a cylindrical neck connected to a vertical short rim, and a pair of lug handles on the shoulder. Amphoriskoi like this, held scented oils or other perfumes.Size: 160mm x 130mm; Weight: 460gProvenance: Private collection, London, UK. ex. F. Piket 1980s, Netherlands.