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What are amphorae in history?

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What are amphorae in history?
Historically, amphorae are vessels made of pottery that feature elongated bodies and curved handles on either side of their necks. The Ancient Greeks used amphorae to store grain and liquids like oil, milk and wine. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of amphorae.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Amphora Czech Art Deco Jewelled Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Art Deco art pottery Czech vase decorated with jewel patterning set with scroll and
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pottery

Bowl with Woman, Ceramic, Amphora, Czech Slowakia
Located in Vienna, AT
A bowl with a woman on top of it.
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Early 20th Century Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Rare very decorative swivel jug, horse carriage, 1915 Art Deco, Amphora, Czech R
Located in Wien, AT
Very impressive jug from the Art Deco period, made around 1915 by the Amphora company from the
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Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of two reversible vases jugs, ceramic, Egypt Art Deco, 1915 Amphora Czech R
Located in Wien, AT
Pair of very rare vases / jugs by wellknown manufacturer Amphora, which can be used on both sides
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Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of two rare reversible vases, jugs, ceramic, Art Deco, 1915 Amphora Czech R
Located in Wien, AT
Pair of very rare vases / jugs by wellknown manufacturer Amphora, which can be used on both sides
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Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

AMPHORA Art Nouveau Czech porcelain polychrome circa 1900 with Dragon.
By Amphora
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Amphora porcelain Art Nouveau polychrome with Dragon circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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