The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of December 15, 2025
Amphoriskos
200–1 BCE
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.- Year in Review for 1986. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (February 4-March 15, 1987).
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Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1986.183