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Which Greek vase is an amphora?
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An amphora vase is the Greek vase that has an urn-like shape with a wide mouth, medium-length neck and curved body supported by a footed or flat base. Amphora vases usually have two arched handles. Shop a selection of amphora vases on 1stDibs.
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Albert Genick, a Lithographic Print of an Ancient Greek Vase, an Amphora
Located in Downingtown, PA
An Illustrated Legacy: A Chromolithograph of an Ancient Greek Amphora, 1883
This large, striking
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Prints
Materials
Paper
Ancient Greek Geometric Pottery Amphora and Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amphora is a well formed example of the Geometric period, decorated in dark brown slip with
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Ancient Greek Attic Black-Figured Neck Amphora
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on the underside of foot depicting the Greek letter Delta.
Provenance
Axel G. Weber, Cologne
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greco Roman Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Amphora in the Style of Ancient Greece, Italy, Early 1900s
Located in London, GB
celebrated traditions of ancient Greek pottery. Crafted in terracotta and finished with a black-figure
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Samuel Alcock Neoclassical Revival Vase
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Modern styles. The form, a take on the Ancient Greek amphora, presents an elegant and decidedly Classical
Category
Antique 1860s English Neoclassical Revival Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Large ‘ship-wreck’ wine amphora, Ancient Greece, circa 4th - 2nd century B.C.
Located in York, GB
Large ancient Greek ‘ship-wreck’ wine amphora
circa 4th - 2nd century B.C.
Terracotta, with sea
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Vases
Materials
Terracotta
