Silver and gilt amphoriskos (scented oil flask)

Unknown

early 3rd century BCE · Silver, gold · Greek and Roman Art

Several elegant vases of this type have been found in Southern Italy, and it is likely that this one was imported from there. Except for the solid handles and small collar-like mouth, it was raised from a single sheet of silver. A pair of gilded swags (or perhaps necklaces) emphasizes the widest part; gilded acanthus leaves ornament the base. The monogram D:M (R.M. in English) appears on the base, referring to the Etruscan owner.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 3rd century BCE

Medium

Silver, gold

Culture

Apulian, possibly Tarentine

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1903