Noun
Among the ancients, a two-handled vessel, tapering at the bottom, used for holding wine, oil, etc.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAncient Rome Large late Geometric Attic amphora, c. 725–700 BC By the Roman period utilitarian amphorae were normally the only type produced. Source: Internet
Also, the project’s archaeologists have unearthed a limestone treading vat from 400 B.C.—what would seem to be the earliest French wine press, just about 100 years younger than the Etruscan amphora. Source: Internet
A stamp usually was applied to the amphora at a partially dry stage. Source: Internet
For the most part, however, an amphora was tableware, or sat close to the table, was intended to be seen, and was finely decorated as such by master painters. Source: Internet
Greek amphora types Various different types of amphorae were popular at different times: Neck amphora (c. 6th-5th century BC) On a neck amphora, the handles are attached to the neck, which is separated from the belly by an angular carination. Source: Internet
In all, approximately 66 distinct types of amphora have been identified. Source: Internet