5th-3rd century AD. A glass amphoriskos miniature amphora with tapering body and knop finial, deep shoulder with applied strap handles, tubular neck and rolled rim; bands of horizontal detailing, dragged trails below the shoulder. 316 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. Fine condition.