Two Handled Glass Bowl. From a Grave on the Island of Siphnos by Ancient Greek Pottery

Two Handled Glass Bowl. From a Grave on the Island of Siphnos 50 BC

ancientgreekpottery

National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece

table

acrylic

egg art

sculpture

war

sculptural image

possibly oil pastel

stoneware

underpainting

ceramic

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This ancient Greek glass bowl, dating back to 50 BC, is a testament to the artistry of the time. Excavated from a grave on the island of Siphnos, the bowl features a unique, etched design of a sea-horse with a rider, suggesting themes of mythology and the sea. The intricate detail, visible through the translucent glass, points to the skilled craftsmanship employed in ancient glassmaking techniques. Currently housed in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, this "Two Handled Glass Bowl" offers a glimpse into the daily life and cultural practices of ancient Greece.