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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
Depicting an ancient Greek amphora, this piece is Plate VI from the seminal folio Griechische Keramik by Albert Genick, printed in Berlin in 1883 by Ernst Wasmuth.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Prints
Materials
Paper
Amphora in the Style of Ancient Greece, Italy, Early 1900s
Located in London, GB
This decorative amphora, produced in Italy in the early 20th century, draws inspiration from the celebrated traditions of ancient Greek pottery.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Samuel Alcock Neoclassical Revival Vase
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The form, a take on the Ancient Greek amphora, presents an elegant and decidedly Classical silhouette.
Category
Antique 1860s English Neoclassical Revival Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Greek Lidded Amphora with Classical Figures Lithograph, 1883
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Greek Lidded Amphora with Classical Figures Lithograph, 1883
Original antique color lithograph depicting an elaborate ancient Greek lidded amphora with classical figures and...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints
Materials
Paper
Decorative Bronze Amphora
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is an amphora, an ancient Greek form. Such two-handled pots had a narrow neck accessing a larger bag-shape body.
Category
20th Century Classical Greek Urns
Materials
Bronze
Antique Greek Kraters & Classical Figures Color Lithograph, 1883
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Greek Lidded Amphora with Classical Figures Lithograph, 1883
Original antique color lithograph depicting an elaborate ancient Greek lidded amphora with classical figures and...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints
Materials
Paper
