Almond-Shaped Amphoriskos (Miniature Storage Vessel) (Primary Title)

Unknown (Artist)

4th century BC
Greek (Attic)
Ceramics
Containers-Vessels
terracotta
Place Made,Greece
Overall: 3 3/4 × 1 7/8 × 1 1/2 in. (9.53 × 4.76 × 3.81 cm)
86.166
Mold-made vessels in the shape of animals, human heads, and inanimate objects were popular novelties used for perfumed oil.
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Image released via Creative Commons CC-BY-NC

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