SOLOI AMPHORA

Description

The ancient city of Soloi, located in Mezitli-Viranşehir on the Silifke-Mersin main road in the Cilicia region, was founded by the Rhodesian colonists in the 7th century BC. Soloi, BC. It started to mint coins in the second half of the 5th century. It is the oldest type of archer figure struck by Soloi in Classical Age coins, later replaced by the type of Goddess Athena. The frequent use of grape clusters on coins is an indication of how important it is for the city. Soloi, as a port, BC. In his intense commercial activities that started in the 7th century, he conveyed the importance of viticulture to the present day through coins.

Soloi Amphora’ in the Talking Coins “Coins Collection”; It was inspired by the two-handled, pointed-bottom amphora form used to carry liquids such as wine or olive oil in antiquity. On the body of the vase, the city’s BC. The helmeted head of Athena on the obverse of the silver coins minted in the 4th century is symmetrically adapted on the glass surface. The inscriptions seen on the coins of the city of Soloi on the rim were collaged and written on the rim of the vase.

Soloi Amphora’ is handmade from burgundy colored glass, all the patterns on the work are handcrafted using 24-carat gold gilding, and the metal handles are handcrafted from bronze. Production of Soloi Amphora is limited to 2000 pieces.

Cleaning Suggestions: Wipe with a dry cloth.