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- Amphora - Wikipedia
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
- Amphora | Ancient Greece, Roman Empire Storage Vessels | Britannica
amphora, ancient vessel form used as a storage jar and one of the principal vessel shapes in Greek pottery, a two-handled pot with a neck narrower than the body
- Amphora - World History Encyclopedia
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
- AMPHORA Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of AMPHORA is an ancient Greek jar or vase with a large oval body, narrow cylindrical neck, and two handles that rise almost to the level of the mouth; broadly : such a jar or vase used elsewhere in the ancient world
- Amphorae - University of Oxford
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’s - Pages Of History
Amphorae were more than just pottery; they were essential tools in the ancient world of trade These two-handled containers were used primarily for the transport and storage of liquids like wine and olive oil, as well as dry goods such as grains
- Amphora: Ancient Greeces Iconic Vessel - U speak Greek
Definition of Amphora: An amphora is a type of container of ancient Greek origin, typically made of ceramic or clay It is characterized by its elongated shape, with two handles and a narrow neck, leading to a wider body and a pointed base
- A Brief History of Amphora: From Ancient Greece to Modern Times - Bousinage
Wine lovers have probably encountered amphora wines in their tasting practice This is the name given to wines that have been made in a clay container at some stage (either during fermentation or during ageing, or both)
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