Greek Coreform Glass Amphoriskos
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Ancient Greece, Hellenistic period, ca. 4th to 2nd century BCE. An elegant and early example of a core-formed glass amphoriskos (miniature amphora) once used to contain perfumed oil. The tapered piriform body has a gently sloped shoulder, a cylindrical neck surmounted by a petite flared rim, and a trailed handle arching from the rim to the shoulder, all upon a spherical foot. The exterior surfaces are enveloped in breathtaking bichrome decorative program with spiraling rings coursing around the neck, shoulder, and lower body and feathered waves along the upper body and midsection. Thick layers of silver and rainbow iridescence have formed across the entire composition, and scattered areas of golden iridescence only add to the opulent presentation. Size: 1.9" Diameter x 6" H (4.8 cm x 15.2 cm); 6.6" H (16.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 201
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#157211
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 201
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#157211
Condition
Missing one handle. Some light nicks and abrasions to surface, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with rich weathering film and beautiful iridescence throughout.
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Greek Coreform Glass Amphoriskos
Estimate $3,000 - $4,500
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