What is the difference between a vase and an amphora?

The difference between a vase and an amphora comes down to specificity. An amphora is a vessel that features arched handles positioned on either side of its neck. A vase is any decorative container that can be used to hold a flower arrangement. Amphoras can be used as vases, but not all vases are amphoras. Explore an assortment of vases and vessels on 1stDibs.

Which Greek vase is an amphora?

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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Large Antique Amphora Vase with Cherubs or Putti and Flowers

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H 21 in Dm 12 in

Large Antique Amphora Vase with Cherubs or Putti and Flowers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This large vase is in absolutely perfect condition and the quality of the hand painting is just

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Pair Antique Bronze Amphora Urns, French Jugs Cherub Urns, 1890

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H 22 in W 10 in D 7 in

Pair Antique Bronze Amphora Urns, French Jugs Cherub Urns, 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Stunning pair of French antique bronze jugs in the form of amphora urns - Lovely cherub relief

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What is the difference between a vase and an amphora?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
The difference between a vase and an amphora comes down to specificity. An amphora is a vessel that features arched handles positioned on either side of its neck. A vase is any decorative container that can be used to hold a flower arrangement. Amphoras can be used as vases, but not all vases are amphoras. Explore an assortment of vases and vessels on 1stDibs.
Which Greek vase is an amphora?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.