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amphora::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
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| Type of | jar |
Examples of amphora
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The amphora that held the oregano-flavored oil was of a style distinct to Chios.
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On two tripods, an amphora and a cup, Achilles already has Troilus by the hair.
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I could not believe he was the one drawing the analogy to the amphora fiasco.
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Panathenaic amphora, made in Athens in 332-331 BC, during the archonship of Niketes.
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Neck amphora depicting an athleterunning the hoplitodromos by the BerlinPainter, ca.
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In the corner, a large clay amphora used as a receptacle for walking sticks.
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The loutrophoros, a type of amphora, was used principally for funeral rites.
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Archeologist Roger Wilson pulls out the clay amphora from its 1,500 year hiding place.
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Neck amphora by the Providence Painter, a young man brandishing a sword, circa 470 BC.
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- An ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine
- An amphora (plural: amphorae or amphoras) is a type of ceramic vase with two handles and a long neck narrower than the body. ...
- Amphora is a major genus that contains many marine algae.
- The amphora, or amphora quadrantal was a unit for measuring liquids or bulk goods in the Roman Empire, and for estimating the size of ships and the production of vineyards.
- A two handled jar with a narrow neck that was used in ancient times to store or carry wine or oils
- A type of ceramic vase, used for transporting and storing wine in ancient times.
- Two-handled clay jar used to store liquids by ancient Greek and Roman traders.
- A small-mouthed two-handled vase with a pointed bottom; used to carry and store oil and wine.
- A large two-handled container used by the Romans
