Terracotta transport amphora

Unknown

late 3rd–mid-2nd century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Stamped inscriptions indicate the month (Panamos) the amphora was made, the name of the magistrate (Pythogenes) in office at the time, and the name of the amphora's maker (Hephaistion). Left handle: ἐ[πι Πυ]θογενεῦς Δευτέρου Πανάμου Right handle: Ήφαιστίωνος A typical Rhodian amphora with stamps on the upper parts of the handles, giving the maker’s name and the date of manufacture.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 3rd–mid-2nd century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Rhodian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76