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Amphora is a Greco-Roman word developed in ancient Greek during the Bronze Age. The Romans acquired it during the Hellenization that occurred in the Roman Republic. Cato is the first known literary person to use it. The Romans turned the Greek form into a standard -a declension noun, amphora, pl. amphorae.
The amphora (pl. amphorae; from Greek amphi - on both sides, phero - carry) is a two-handled pot with a neck that is considerably narrower than the body. It was used for the storage of liquids and solids such as grain.
Amphora is a two-handled storage jar used in ancient Greece and Rome for various purposes. Learn about the types, shapes, functions, and decoration of amphorae in Greek and Roman pottery.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aug 30, 2016 · An amphora (Greek: amphoreus) is a jar with two vertical handles used in antiquity for the storage and transportation of foodstuffs such as wine and olive oil. The name derives from the Greek amphi-phoreus...
- Mark Cartwright
Oct 20, 2021 · Learn about the ancient and modern amphorae used for winemaking in different regions and cultures. Discover the history, design and purpose of Qvevri, Dolium, Anfore, Tinaja and Talha.
Learn about the ancient and modern uses of amphora, a clay vessel for wine, in different regions and cultures. Discover how amphora influences the flavor, texture and aging of wine, and how it is made and cared for.
Learn about the Eleusis Amphora, a large pot with two stories of Odysseus and Perseus on its neck and body. Find out how it was used as a funerary vase for a 10-year-old boy and what the myths reveal about sight and blindness.
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- Beth Harris,Steven Zucker
