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Neck amphora with Twin Handles

Neck amphora with Twin Handles

Roman

Glaze is dark, heavy and coarse. Decorated with tendrils and flower heads on body, above band with cross-hatch decoration beneath. Base of handles reminiscent of riveting on bronze vessels.

Blue-green glazed faience

Roman Imperial period

Vessels