Amphora Necklace
Amphora Necklace
Amphora Necklace
Each vessel is a unique sculpture - carved from wax & then cast into metal.
The amphora is an ancient vessel with two handles. It emerged during the Neolithic period & they were produced profusely in the Classical period. Amphorae were used to transport and store luxuries such as oil and wine: in clay amphorae vessels wine could be sealed tight & transformed into a great vintage – something we couldn’t do again ‘til glass bottles were invented in the early modern period! This long-necked amphora was designed for easy pouring of the good stuff.
This gorgeous vintage chain is attached to each arm of the vessel. Every hollow Amphora vessel is sculpted individually as I melt & smooth the two moulded shells together. Every piece is very unique.
Made from raw golden brass. Sculpted by hand & cast into brass!
Choose your length.
The chain & chunky bolt clasp fastening is all vintage brass deadstock.
The Amphora is about 2 inches x 1 inch, weighing up to 16 g.
Total weight of a 22 inch necklace is 66 g.
Made to order. Please allow up to 6 weeks or email roo@museeroo.co.uk.
Handmade:
I made this amphora vessel by sculpting a solid vase form from a block of hard jewellers wax. I then sawed it in half and carefully hollowed it out with a warmed blade. Once it was hollowed, I then melted the wax edges and sealed the two halves back together to create one whole vessel.
It has been a labour of love to create this piece with the process of lost wax casting. Every amphora is made unique, as I work directly onto the moulded wax before sending it back to the casting house, to be turned into metal.
Care:
Brass will naturally oxidise and darken. To keep it shiny and bright, use the polishing cloth included in your order, and read the care card enclosed, for more tips and tricks.
