0 a long, narrow clay container with two handles, wider at the top than at the base, that was used in ancient times especially for storing oil or wine --
It was approximately the mass of water required to fill an amphora.
Many of them were different types of pottery, such as amphorae, kraters, pelikei, and many others.
Pottery from this period was also found, including amphorae and locally made plates and other items.
There are several cases of amphoras whose front and back sides are decorated in the two different styles.
The large amphoras, derived from 7th century shapes, have tapering lips and usually scenes relating to weddings.
The possibilities inherent in large pieces of pottery such as belly amphoras as carriers for images were also recognized at an early date.
This also explains the existence of many prize amphoras by excellent vase painters.
These amphorae, essentially, served for the transport and storage of cereals, fruits, wine and olive oil.
