Bronze Amphora with Silver and Copper Inlays
Category: Antiquities
Sub Category: Europe
Culture or Country: South Arabia
Period: Ca. 3rd to 2nd Century B.C.
Size: 4 in x 2 1/2 in
Description: A fine decorated bronze amphoriskos having an acorn shape body with an overall stylized flower petal decoration with fine ribbing, composed of alternating short and long petals. A swan is standing on top of each of the short petals, surrounded with a floral vine. The shoulder is decorated with a band containing a floral vine inset with silver and copper flowers. Areas of blue-green surface patina with red oxides. Areas of denting to the body, missing strap handle which was originally connected from the rim to the shoulder. Tiny hole in the base, otherwise intact.
Provenance: Collection of Donald R. Simon, NYC., acquired in Jerusalem about 25 years ago.
