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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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Spaniard Terracotta Amphora
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th century Spaniard small terracotta amphora. It depicts a brick color wide amphora adorned with ruffles like in its upper border.
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. Excellent condition!
Dimensions: diameter above – 15.74
Middle- 31.49
Below - 11.81.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Restauration Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Pair Large Green Terracotta Amphora Urns
Located in New York, NY
Pair large green terracotta amphora urns. Large Majolica oil jars in green glazed with belting below the handles; retains liquid no cracks but chips and wear commensurate with age an...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Umbrella Stands
Materials
Terracotta
$1,200 / set
Vintage Rustic Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora Floor Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rustic Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora Floor Vessel
Large hand-thrown terracotta amphora-form vessel featuring a weathered aged patina, rolled rim, and twin loop handles.
Category
Early 20th Century Greek Rustic Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Moroccan Terracotta Amphora Water Vessel, 1940
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique Moroccan terracotta amphora , simply for water in the desert.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Impruneta Terracotta Festooned Amphoras, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Impruneta Terracotta Festooned Amphoras, 20th Century
Internal Diameter (cm)
18
Height (cm)
75
Overall Dimensions (cm)
44
Base Dimensions (cm)
26
Weight (kg)
38
Good condition
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Terracotta
