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Chlorite amphoriskos (small jar)

ca. 1200–1100 BCE
Not on view
The circle and knobs in relief at the base of each handle imitate a metallic handle with rivets like those of a large bronze cauldron (74.51.5685) nearby.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Chlorite amphoriskos (small jar)
  • Period: Late Cypriot IIIA
  • Date: ca. 1200–1100 BCE
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Chlorite
  • Dimensions: Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. (6.7 x 6.4 cm)
  • Classification: Miscellaneous-Stone Vases
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.5023a
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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