Roman Sidonian Glass Amphoriskos - Purple Hue!

**Originally Listed At $750**

Roman, Sidonian, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A free-blown amphoriskos of elegant form boasting translucent purple and aubergine hues. The piriform vessel exhibits a drop-form foot, a rounded shoulder that tapers to a narrow neck, and flared rim. Sidon was a center of art glass production in ancient times, and this piece exemplifies the fine creations of this region. Size: 1.92" L x 1.85" W x 5.07" H (4.9 cm x 4.7 cm x 12.9 cm); 5.61" H (14.2 cm) on included custom stand.

Cf. another purple glass amphora at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 2012.479.6

Provenance: ex-Louisville collection, Colorado, USA

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Condition Report: Repairs to rim and neck, with minor resurfacing along break lines. A few stable fissures across body, with light earthen deposits and weathering film, otherwise in great condition. Nice purple hue.