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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
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Old Kabyle terracotta amphora
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Kabyle amphora in hand-painted terracotta, early 20th century.
With its modern shape and mineral
Category
Early 20th Century African Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Italian Terracotta Amphora
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3225 - Antique Italian terracotta amphora with two handles from the Lombard city of Vigevano
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Vases
Materials
Terracotta
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
Terracotta Greek Handled Amphora Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glassic Greek, handled, amphora vase in rich, eathy terracotta. The vase measures 9 inches wide
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Grand Tour Terracotta Amphora Vase
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A Grand tour version of an ancient Greek amphora jar. Painted terracotta with figures and horses
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Urns
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
