Amphoriskos
Unknown Artist
200–1 BCE
Medium
silver
Dimensions
h. 11.7 cm
Classification
Metalwork
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Anonymous Gift
Accession Number
1986.183
About this artwork
Though now missing both of its original handles, this silver vessel is a miniature version of an amphora, known in Greek as an amphoriskos. Such miniature vessels, made from silver or other materials, were used from the 6th century BCE onwards to store perfumes or scented oils.