Two-Handled Amphora ca. 30 B.C.-A.D. 364 Roman Period This amphora-shaped vase is made out of Egyptian faience, a ceramic-like material often characterized by a bright turquoise blue glaze, like the example here. Of a minimalist design, with no decoration, its main features are its high size and handles terminating in ivy leaves, showcasing the quality of Egyptian craftmanship during the Roman Period.. Two-Handled Amphora. ca. 30 B.C.-A.D. 364. Faience. Roman Period. From Egypt