AMPHORISKOI [miniature amphorae for oils and perfumes]

• AMPHORISKOI [miniature amphoræ for oils and perfumes, pl.-Amphoriskos]:
A marvellous collection of these small glass objects, rendered in vivid, bright colours, which could serve as a source of inspiration for artists
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👉 Pic 1:
Amphoriskoi produced in 'Eastern workshops',
Blown glass,
5th - mid 3rd BC,
Imported to Etruria,
Found in Spina Necropolis [near Comacchio, Emilia Romagna, Italy].
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Ferrara | MANF
[1st floor]
• Web : http://www.archeoferrara.beniculturali.it
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• FB : https://www.facebook.com/museo.archeologico.ferrara
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👉 Pic 2:
Amphoriskos imported to Padanian Etruria,
Blown glass,
4 BC,
Found in Valle Pega Tomb 28D, Spina Necropolis.
Museo Delta Antico di Comacchio | MDAC
[1st floor]
• Web : http://www.museodeltaantico.com
• IG : @museodeltaantico
• FB : https://www.facebook.com/MuseoDeltaAntico
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MANF MDAC | Michael Svetbird phs ©MSP/Antiqvvs | 25-27|02|25 4300X2500 600
The objects photographed are collection items of MANF & MDAC
Featured in ANTIQVVS Magazine Spring 2025 Issue:
'Jewellery in Padanian Etruria: The Versatile Trade of Exotic Products' Article by Michael Svetbird
• Antiqvvs : https://www.antiqvvs-magazine.com
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