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Is amphora Greek or Latin?
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An amphora, a two-handled pot with a large body and a narrow neck, is a Greek form of pottery. It was largely used for storage. You can shop a collection of amphoras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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A Silver Greek Amphora Pendant set with Moonstone, Onyx & Diamond
By Kary Adam
Located in Coupeville, WA
Kary Adam Designed, Silver Greek Amphora Pendant set with Moonstone, Onyx & Diamond, hanging from a
Category
2010s Thai Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Sapphire, Silver
Vintage 18K Gold Greek Amphora Vase Jug Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A lovely vintage 18 karat yellow gold Greek Amphora vase jug charm pendant. The charm is nicely
Category
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Large Greek Amphora Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1920s hand painted and glazed Greek-revival ceramic amphora converted to lamp
Category
Vintage 1920s Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair! Mid Century Modern Greek Amphora Plaster Lamps Baby Blue & White 1950s MCM
By Guido Gambone
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE!
PAIR
MID CENTURY MODERN
TABLE LAMPS
GREEK AMPHORA DESIGN
BABY BLUE WITH WHITE ACCENTS
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Neo-Greek Amphora Vases by Barbedienne and Levillain, France, circa 1880
By Ferdinand Levillain, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Greek style vases made two patina bronze. Each, designed in the shape of a tripod amphora
Category
Antique 1880s French Greek Revival Vases
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Greek Terracotta 3-Armed Amphora Jar
Located in Leeds, GB
This 3-armed Greek amphora was once used to store and transport liquids in the early 1900s. With an
Category
Vintage 1920s Jars
Materials
Ceramic
