Greek Core-Form Glass Amphoriskos / Amphora

**Originally Listed At $2000**

Ancient Greece, Classical period, ca. 5th century BCE. A beautiful example of a core-formed glass amphoriskos (miniature amphora) once used to hold perfumed oils. The near-miniature vase boasts an exceptionally elegant form with an ovoid body that is finely contoured with vertical ribs, twin handles that gracefully join the shoulder to the cylindrical neck, an everted discoid rim, all upon a narrow, slightly splayed foot. The decoration of this piece is simply breathtaking, with an opaque deep green-blue body wound with azure and golden yellow thread-like trails applied in a close-knit zigzag or feathered pattern. The golden trails continue above the feathered pattern - highlighting the handles, encircling the neck, and resolving at the rim – as well as below the feathering. A divine work of glass art to be treasured for its impeccable form, beautiful hues, and sophisticated technique. Custom display stand included. Size: 1.875" W x 2.75" H (4.8 cm x 7 cm); 3.125" H (7.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection acquired at Palymran Heritage, December 2017, from the estate of Robert Thompson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Condition Report: About one quarter of the rim has been professionally restored - absolutely invisibly - else intact, excellent and appearing choice.