Shape
Amphora
ἀμφορεύς
13375 vases
The quintessential Greek storage vessel — two handles, a narrow neck, and a broad body. Used for wine, olive oil, and grain. Panathenaic amphorae, filled with olive oil, were the prizes at Athens's greatest festival.
Function & Use
Storage and transport of wine, oil, and grain
13375 examples
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AMPHORA, NECK (ATHENIAN, BLACK-FIGURE)
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TORONTO 305, GROUP OF
· -550 to -500
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AMPHORA, NECK (ATHENIAN, BLACK-FIGURE)
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TORONTO 305, GROUP OF
· -550 to -500
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AMPHORA, NECK (ATHENIAN, BLACK-FIGURE)
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Group E
· -575 to -525
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AMPHORA, NECK (ATHENIAN, RED-FIGURE)
RF
BRYGOS P
· -500 to -450
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AMPHORA, NECK (ATHENIAN, RED-FIGURE)
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BRYGOS P
· -500 to -450
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AMPHORA, NECK (AEGINETAN, BLACK-FIGURE)
BF
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AMPHORA, BELLY, TYPE B (ATHENIAN, BLACK-FIGURE)
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Group E
· -575 to -525
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AMPHORA, BELLY, FRAGMENTS (ATHENIAN, RED-FIGURE)
RF
-525 to -475
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AMPHORA, NECK (SOUTH ITALIAN, APULIAN, RED-FIGURE)
RF
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AMPHORA, NECK (ATHENIAN, BLACK-FIGURE)
BF
Group E
· -575 to -525
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AMPHORA, NECK (ATHENIAN, BLACK-FIGURE)
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Leagros Group
· -550 to -500
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