Terracotta transport amphora

Unknown

late 1st–mid-2nd century CE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Although found in Cyprus, this amphora resembles a type that was made in Italy and was frequently used for exporting wine to the western provinces. Examples, however, occur throughout the Roman Empire and even beyond its frontiers at sites as far away as eastern India.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 1st–mid-2nd century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76