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What was an amphora used for?
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The Ancient Greeks used an amphora for storing items like milk, oil, wine or grain. Today, people use amphora vases to hold fresh and artificial floral arrangements and as standalone decorative accents. Shop a variety of amphora vases on 1stDibs.
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Hand-Painted Ceramic "Amphora" Czech Riser with Precious Gem Accents, 1930s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A stunning hand-painted ceramic riser hailing from the renowned Amphora Czech workshops. Crafted with precision and adorned with exquisite hand-painted gem accents, this riser exudes...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ceramics
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 Czech Republic.
The object can be viewed from several sides.
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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, made around 1915 in Czech Republic.
Category
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, made around 1915 in Czech Republic.
Category
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Faience Figure "Shepherdess", Czech Republic by Amphora, 1920s
By Amphora
Located in Rīga, LV
Faience figure "Shepherdess", Amphora, Czech Republic (Czechoslovakia), 1920s
Additional Information:
Materials: Porcelain, faience, underglaze hand painting
Vintage from the 19...
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20th Century Czech Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
