A roman rock crystal amphoriskos.

1st century B.C.

H_ 54 mmDiam max : 39 mm

With a piriform-shape, short neck and a rounded rim. The shoulders with twin pierced lug handle. The belly with 7 relief discs. Probably an unguentarium. Cracking and wear marks. Patina deposit. Very rare specimen.

U.K. private collection 1985. Formerly in Arthur Sambon (1867-1947) collection.

Estimate: GBP 5000 - 8000