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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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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
Large Terracotta Amphora
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
An antique large perfect terracotta Tuareg amphora: I made an iron support for safety, but You can
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
$1,617
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
Grand Tour Terracotta Amphora Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Grand tour version of an ancient Greek amphora jar. Painted terracotta with figures and horses
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Urns
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Large Green Terracotta Amphora Urn
Located in New York, NY
Large green terracotta amphora urn. Large Majolica oil jar in green glazed with belting below the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Umbrella Stands
Materials
Terracotta
