Hellenistic Amphora Stopper

Title

Hellenistic Amphora Stopper

Subject

Clay Amphora Stopper

Description

Amphora jar stopper, probably Hellenistic and dated to the 3rd century BC. It is circular baked clay with a string-cut slightly footed base. It is wheel-made and a pale cream-buff, pinky-buff colour.

Source

Unknown

Date

Hellenistic

Original Format

Ceramic Stopper

Physical Dimensions

10.9 cm x 2.3 cm

Files

IMG_4983.jpg

Citation

“Hellenistic Amphora Stopper,” UBC CNERS Artifact Collections, accessed April 25, 2024, https://cnerscollections.omeka.net/items/show/114.