Ca. 2nd - 1st century BC. An amphoriskos, a small vessel with a unique form that boasts a long, elegant body which gracefully tapers towards the pointed base. The amphoriskos features a circular mouth with a folded rim and small, delicate handles on opposite sides of the neck that serve as a means of suspension. The marvered design on the body adds a touch of intricacy to the overall design, elevating it to a true work of art.Size: L:125mm / W:40mm ; 55gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.