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What is a terracotta amphora?
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A terracotta amphora is a type of earthenware vessel that dates back to Ancient Greece. It featured a wide mouth, curved body, pedestal base and two arched side handles. The Ancient Greeks used the vases to store wine, oil, grain and other items. On 1stDibs, shop a range of terracotta amphora vases.
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Terracotta Amphora
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique Moroccan terracotta amphora , simply for water in the desert.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Primitive Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Spaniard Terracotta Amphora
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th century Spaniard small terracotta amphora. It depicts a brick color wide amphora
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Urns
Materials
Terracotta
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Terracotta Amphora, 19th Century
Located in Wien, AT
These antique amphoras were used in Southern Europe during the 19th century
for wine or oil
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Restauration Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Large Terracotta Amphora on Iron Base
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
An antique large perfect terracotta Tuareg amphora: I made an iron support for safety and beauty
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Terracotta Amphora Olive Oil Pot
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Terracotta Amphora olive oil pot.
This European terracotta amphora was probably used
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Garden Ornaments
Materials
Terracotta
Small Amphora in Terracotta by Marta Bonilla
Located in Geneve, CH
Small amphora in terracotta by Marta Bonilla
Dimensions: D20 x H25 cm
Materials: Terracotta, clay
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
$671 / item