Miniature amber amphora (jar)

A miniature two-handled jar carved from reddish-brown amber, shown against a plain gray ground. The rounded body tapers to a narrow neck and a short flat foot, with a pair of loop handles rising from the shoulders. Speckled inclusions and a soft polish catch the light across the surface.

Look closer: Speckled inclusions in the amber are visible on the body, and a small knob sits under the foot.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Amber

Source

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Size

1492 × 1384 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1917