Caption

Ampoule, Egyptian workshop, 3rd century, Roman Empire 27 BC–476, vessel, height 12 cm, width 7.3 cm, A translucent glass vessel seen from above with a circular neck in the center and a rounded body extending outward, displaying a pale green and aquamarine hue with areas of iridescent sheen and cloudy discoloration; a decorative applied handle runs along each side, appearing as a group of linked rounded segments in a slightly greener shade with some amber-brown streaks and weathered surface texture; the body shows mottled patches of brownish residue and faint surface cracks, and the background is a neutral light gray.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A18_338

License type

Rights managed

Available size

18.1Mb (325.3Kb) / 13.3in x 5.3in / 3981 x 1589 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ampoule Egyptian workshop 3rd century Roman Empire 27 BC–476 vessel height 12 cm width 7.3 cm translucent glass vessel circular neck center rounded body extending outward displaying pale green aquamarine hue areas iridescent sheen cloudy discoloration decorative applied handle runs side appearing group linked rounded segments slightly greener shade amber-brown streaks weathered surface texture body mottled patches brownish residue faint surface cracks background neutral light gray.