Lot Essay
This type of stand was most probably for supporting a small glass amphora. For a discussion of the type, cf. R. Iker, "À propos des 'supports de flacons' italiotes" in T. Hackens (ed.), Studies in Ancient Jewelry, Louvain-la-Neuve, 1980; R. F. H. Marshall, Catalogue of the Jewellery Greek, Etruscan and Roman in the Departments of Antiquities, The British Museum, London, 1969, p. 141 no. 1441, pl. XXI; and G. Becatti, Oreficerie Antiche dalle Minoiche alle Barbariche, Rome, 1955, pl. LXVIII 270a, b.