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Definition of Amphora
1. Noun. An ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine.
Definition of Amphora
1. n. Among the ancients, a two-handled vessel, tapering at the bottom, used for holding wine, oil, etc.
Definition of Amphora
1. Noun. A two handled jar with a narrow neck that was used in ancient times to store or carry wine or oils. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Amphora
1. a narrow-necked jar used in ancient Greece [n -RAE or -RAS] : AMPHORAL [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Amphora
Literary usage of Amphora
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Corinthian Hellenistic Pottery by G. Roger Edwards (1975)
"The degree of completeness of the amphora, however, would favor the later date.
... Based amphora III, a single example, has a spreading ring foot, ..."
2. The Cities and Cemeteries of Etruria by George Dennis (1878)
"Two amphora, with Hercules overcoming the Nemean lion, in the presence of Pallas
and Hermes. amphora. A spirited combat between a warrior in a quadriga, ..."
3. A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities by William Smith (1891)
"A standard model of the amphora was kept •with great care in the temple of Jupiter
in the Capitol, and was called amphora C"pi!ol!na ..."
4. History of Art in Primitive Greece: Mycenian Art by Georges Perrot, Charles Chipiez (1894)
"Now the amphora makes its appearance ; it is distinguished by a long, ...
The amphora frequently assumes great dimensions, and is provided with handles of ..."
5. Ancient Rome in the Light of Recent Discoveries by Rodolfo Amedeo Lanciani (1891)
"The latest date, 251, was discovered not far from the summit, on the east side,
but evidently out of its original place. amphora from the Monte Testaccio, ..."
6. Modern Russian Poetry: An Anthology by Babette Deutsch, Avrahm Yarmolinsky (1921)
"I bear my amphora of sorrow. Long brimming with the wine it hides; There poison
for each waiting morrow Ferments within the painted sides. ..."
7. History of Ancient Pottery: Greek, Etruscan, and Roman by Henry Beauchamp Walters, Samuel Birch (1905)
"A variety of the Apulian amphora, hardly common enough to form a separate class,
was formerly ... (9) The Campanian amphora is derived directly from the . ..."
8. The Numismatic Chronicle by Royal Numismatic Society (Great Britain) (1899)
"THE amphora LETTERS ON COINS OF ATHENS. THE following attempt to determine the
significance of the letters on the amphora on Athenian coins of the New Style ..."
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