A very rare roman miniature jar (amphoriskos) made of opaque black glass, diagonal ribs on the body, and two short handles with grip plates. Eastern Mediterranean, 4th–5th century AD. Height 5.5 cm. See Glass of Antiquity. Oppenländer Collection (1974) No. 753; Y. Israeli, Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum (2003) p. 294 Cat. 393. Small restoration at one handle. The stand is included. Provenance: German auction house Sold in 2004 for 1000€ An export license for the European Union is available. Protection of cultural property: all artifacts we offer come from reputable collections and were acquired at art auctions and from estates.