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What is a terracotta amphora?
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A terracotta amphora is a type of earthenware vessel that dates back to Ancient Greece. It featured a wide mouth, curved body, pedestal base and two arched side handles. The Ancient Greeks used the vases to store wine, oil, grain and other items. On 1stDibs, shop a range of terracotta amphora vases.
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AMPHORA Terracotta Young Boy Bust Sculpture
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Terracotta Bust of a Young Roman Ephebe, Signed “Amphora” — Neoclassical Style.
This striking
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Amphora
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique Moroccan terracotta amphora , simply for water in the desert.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Primitive Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Spaniard Terracotta Amphora
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th century Spaniard small terracotta amphora. It depicts a brick color wide amphora
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Urns
Materials
Terracotta
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Terracotta Amphora, 19th Century
Located in Wien, AT
These antique amphoras were used in Southern Europe during the 19th century
for wine or oil
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Restauration Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Large Terracotta Amphora on Iron Base
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
An antique large perfect terracotta Tuareg amphora: I made an iron support for safety and beauty
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
$833 Sale Price
41% Off
Pair Large Green Terracotta Amphora Urns
Located in New York, NY
Pair large green terracotta amphora urns. Large Majolica oil jars in green glazed with belting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Umbrella Stands
Materials
Terracotta
$1,600 / set