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<em>Amphora</em>, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_side1.jpg)
Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_side1.jpg)
<em>Amphora</em>, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_side1.jpg)

Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_side1.jpg)

<em>Amphora</em>, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_top_view3.jpg)

Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_top_view3.jpg)

<em>Amphora</em>, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_side2.jpg)

Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_side2.jpg)

<em>Amphora</em>, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_bottom_view1.jpg)

Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_bottom_view1.jpg)

<em>Amphora</em>, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_bottom_view2.jpg)

Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_bottom_view2.jpg)

<em>Amphora</em>, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_top_view1.jpg)

Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_top_view1.jpg)

<em>Amphora</em>, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_top_view2.jpg)

Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_top_view2.jpg)

<em>Amphora</em>, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_negA_bw.jpg)

Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_negA_bw.jpg)

<em>Amphora</em>, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.12.12_12.13_12.14_12.27_12.29_12.30_19.1_27.732_NegID_12.12_GRPA_print_bw.jpg)

Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.12.12_12.13_12.14_12.27_12.29_12.30_19.1_27.732_NegID_12.12_GRPA_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Amphora</em>, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.12.27_NegID_12.12_GRPA_print_cropped_bw.jpg)

Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.12.27_NegID_12.12_GRPA_print_cropped_bw.jpg)

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Amphora

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Glass
  • Place Made: Egypt
    • DATES 5th century B.C.E
    PERIOD Hellenistic Period
    DIMENSIONS 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 12.27
    CREDIT LINE Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Amphora - dark blue.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_side1.jpg)
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    <em>Amphora</em>, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.12.27_side1.jpg)

    TAGS

    Ancient Rome
    decorative
    missoni
    pattern
    vase
    vessel
    wealthy

    TAGS

    Ancient Rome
    decorative
    missoni
    pattern
    vase
    vessel
    wealthy

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