Name/Title

Vase

Entry/Object ID

570

Acquisition

Accession

1891.001

Source or Donor

Anthony J. Drexel, Philadelphia

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Anthony J. Drexel

Made/Created

Artist

Unidentified

Place

City

Multan

Province

Punjab

Country

Pakistan

Continent

Asia

Dimensions

Height

11-1/2 in

Diameter

8 in

Material

Earthenware (redware), slip, glaze

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Exhibition Label

Label

Amphorae were originally produced in ancient Greece to carry large amounts of wine. While the origin of the form is made apparent by the small handles towards the lip of this amphora, it hardly has the same utility as those of ancient times.

Label Type

Exhibition Label

Label

Amphorae were originally produced in ancient Greece to carry large amounts of wine especially in sea travel. While the origin of the form is made apparent by the small handles towards the lip on this Amphora from Pakistan, it hardly has the utility that was necessary in ancient times.