An amphora (pronounced AM-for-ruh; plural, amphorae) is a type of storage container from antiquity with a handle on either side that was used to transport a variety of goods. The term amphora comes from the Greek word amphiphoreus, meaning "carried on both sides." These vessels had large mouths, narrow necks, and long bodies. While most amphorae had functional uses, the form was also adopted for use in ornamental pottery. Ornamental examples typically had a flat base so that it could be placed... więcej

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