Amphora
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Key : 1 : rim - 2 : neck - 3 : handle - 4 : shoulder - 5 : belly or body - 6 : foot
In Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, amphoras were used to transport liquids, or grain. Amphores had two handles, used for carrying. Amphores existed in different sizes, between 5 litres and 50 litres. They were made of clay, or metal.
History [change]
Amphoras existed even before the times of Ancient Greece and Rome. Old amphoras as old as 4500 BCE. have been found in China.[1]
References [change]
- ↑ "British Museum - Pottery amphora". britishmuseum.org. http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/asia/p/pottery_amphora.aspx. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
