At the Louvre in Paris there is a very famous Greek amphora which I hope you will see some day.
The amphora held about nine gallons.
The worthy merchant began to repent his choice, as amphora after amphora was pierced and emptied.
The young woman's milk-can, a great amphora of hammered brass, stood some way off upon the sward.
There were jewels and coins, candelabra for unavailing light, and wine hardened in the amphorae for a prolongation of agonized life.
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amphora
The latter has the subtypes 'amphora', 'kylix', and 'lekythos'.
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These wines were stored in sealed earthenware amphorae and kept for many years.
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Theamphoracomplements the large storage container, the pithos, which makes available capacities between one-half and two and one-half tons.
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It is important to mention that in 2011 anamphoratomb, identified as tomb 42, was found in this necropolis.
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The shoulders of "lekythoi", amphorae and stirrup jars bore ornamental decoration.
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The remnants of numerous wine amphorae have been found, including some ceramic fragments.
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The amphorae had been used for transporting wine.
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These amphorae, essentially, served for the transport and storage of cereals, fruits, wine and olive oil.
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This also explains the existence of many prize amphoras by excellent vase painters.
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The possibilities inherent in large pieces of pottery such as belly amphoras as carriers for images were also recognized at an early date.
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The large amphoras, derived from 7th century shapes, have tapering lips and usually scenes relating to weddings.
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There are several cases of amphoras whose front and back sides are decorated in the two different styles.
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Pottery from this period was also found, including amphorae and locally made plates and other items.
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Many of them were different types of pottery, such as amphorae, kraters, pelikei, and many others.
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It was approximately the mass of water required to fill anamphora.
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