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Amphora-shaped vase
Amphora-shaped vase

Amphora-shaped vase

about 1800–1600 B.C.
Medium/TechniqueCeramic, White Painted IV Ware
DimensionsLegacy dimension: 0.163 H. 0.143 D.
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession number72.78
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsVessels
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (from Cyprus); May 16, 1872: purchased by MFA from General Luigi Palma di Cesnola for
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)

Jug
about 700–475 B.C.
Oinochoe
about 700–600 B.C.
Jug
about 700–600 B.C.
Bowl
about 700–600 B.C.
Bowl, with one handle
about 1800–1600 B.C.
Spouted jug
about 1800–1600 B.C.
Beaked oinochoe
about 1800–1600 B.C.
Flask
about 1800–1600 B.C.
Pitcher with rounded handle
about 475–400 B.C.
Transport amphora
about 700–600 B.C.