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Amphoriskos

200–1 BCE

Greece, late Hellenistic period

Medium
silver
Measurements
Overall: 11.7 cm (4 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift 1986.183
Public Domain
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Location
102C Greek
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This amphoriskos is made of a single sheet of raised silver.

Description

Though now missing both of its original handles, this silver vessel is a miniature version of an amphora, known in Greek as an amphoriskos. Such miniature vessels, made from silver or other materials, were used from the 6th century BCE onwards to store perfumes or scented oils.

Amphoriskos

200–1 BCE

Greece, late Hellenistic period

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