Amphora Collection (#10)

Greek Amphora, detail of Achilles and Ajax playing a game, c6th century BC. Artist: Exekias
Greek Amphora, detail of Achilles and Ajax playing a game, c6th century BC. by Exekias painter and potter, c540BC-c530 BC. Vatican Museums

Roman relief of a ship, with amphorae being unloaded, overseen by Tally-Clerks by the quayside

Young girl from Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Traditional local costume of a young girl from Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain Date: circa 1905

Italy. Sardinia. Nuragic civilization. Amphora. 8th century BC. Archeological Museum of Cagliari

Italian wine amphora. Pottery. 1st century BC. Found in the Mediterraneam. Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany

Cyprus. Mediterranean. Amphora, vessels for mixing and pouri
Ancient art. Cyprus. Mediterranean. Amphora, vessels for mixing and pouring. 14th -11st centuries. Cyprus. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Water filters. Amphoras. Empuries. Spain
Roman Art. Emporiare (Ampurias). Amphoras. Water filters. Girona province. Spain

Spain. Calafell. Iberian Citadel. 6th - 2nd centuries BC
Spain. Calafell. Ruins of an Iberian Citadel. 6th - 2nd centuries BC. Catalonia

Greek amphoras. Kerch Historical and Archaeological Museum. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ukraine

Greek art. Magna Graecia. Amphorae decorated. National Museum of Denmark

Greek Art. Magna Graecia. Amphora decorated. Sphinxes. National Museum of Denmark

Etruscan vase (amphora), 525-490 B. C. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Etruscan vase (amphora), 525-490 B.C. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Large storage containers of fired clay were used for burials
Mediterranean Area. Large storage containers of fired clay were used for burials in Crete and other Greek islands. Imagens divine beings protected the dead person. 600 B.C. Ny Carlsberg Gyptotek

Greek Art. Panathenaic amphore. Wessel painting. Wrestlers. The large container was once filled with olive oil and given as a prize at the Panathenian Games in Athens to the winner of the depicted

Magna Graecia. Red figure pottery. Amphora. Decoration. Eph
Art Greek. Magna Graecia. Greek vase painting. Red figure pottery. Amphora. Decoration. Ephebe with mirror. Comes from Taranto. Italy. Museum of Perfume. Barcelona. Spain

The Biel Throne. Marble. 140-143 AD
The Biel Throne. Marble. The right side are a reliefs showing an olive tree and a table on which there rests a Panathenaic amphora, containing an olive spray and three wreath

Greek Art. Spain. Amphora Massaliote to contain wine. 5th-3rd Centuries B.C. Archaeological Museum of Girona. Catalonia

Amphoras. Pula. Croatia
Croatia. Amphoras. Pula Arena. 1st century

AMPHORISC decorated with black figures representing Sphinx
Amphorisc decorated with black figures representing Sphinx. Chalkidiki style. Attributed to the workshop of the painter Phineus. Dated between 540-530 b.C. Museum of Cycladic and Ancient Greek Art

Mother and Child 1809
Fashionable mourning dress. The womans gown is decorated with vandyking at the neckline & edge of the sleeves. The childs dress has a square neckline with lace tucker. Date: 1809

Four-in-hand. Greek art
Four-in-hand. 5th c. BC. Black-figure amphora. Archaic Greek art. Ceramics. ITALY. LAZIO. VITERBO. Tarquinia. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Tarquinia (National Museum of Tarquinia)

Design Amphora 17th century Pen brown ink brush
Artokoloro

Designs Parts Frames Amphora 1700-1780 Pen
Artokoloro

Ancient Greek culture
Illustration of a Ancient Greek culture

The Source, 1856 (oil on canvas)
XIR67211 The Source, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 163x80 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Marriage Feast at Cana, c. 1500-03 (oil on panel)
XIR52291 The Marriage Feast at Cana, c.1500-03 (oil on panel) by David, Gerard (c.1460-1523); 100x128 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Drink carrier, from the House of Coelius (fresco)
XZO387298 Drink carrier, from the House of Coelius (fresco) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Italy; (add.info.: porteur de boissons; ); out of copyright

Cyrus Restoring the Vessels of the Temple, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible
KW259187 Cyrus Restoring the Vessels of the Temple, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible, engraved by Pannemaker, 1866 (engraving) by Dore

Jacob Keeping Labans Flock, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible
KW259186 Jacob Keeping Labans Flock, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible, engraved by Pannemaker, 1866 (engraving) by Dore

Winter, or The Chilly Woman (marble)
XIR158632 Winter, or The Chilly Woman (marble) by Houdon, Jean-Antoine (1741-1828); Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France; French, out of copyright

Christ and the Woman of Samaria, c. 1575-80 (oil on canvas)
XIR177941 Christ and the Woman of Samaria, c.1575-80 (oil on canvas) by Cambiaso, Luca (1527-85); 110x85 cm; Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

Sketch of a shop with nine giant amphorae in the lower levels of the Temple of Minerva
XIR162619 Sketch of a shop with nine giant amphorae in the lower levels of the Temple of Minerva, from the Troy excavations (pen & ink and wash) by Schliemann

The Artist and his Family, 1813 (w / c and graphite on card)
XYC151679 The Artist and his Family, 1813 (w/c and graphite on card) by Buck, Adam (1759-1833); 44.5x42 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

An Albanian, 1831 (oil on canvas)
XKH149522 An Albanian, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Speckter, Erwin (1806-35); 88x75 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Excavations at Pompeii, 1865 (oil on canvas)
XIR174642 The Excavations at Pompeii, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Sain, Edouard Alexandre (1830-1910); 120x172 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Greek Women at the Fountain, 1841 (oil on canvas)
XIR144114 Greek Women at the Fountain, 1841 (oil on canvas) by Papety, Dominique Louis (1815-49); 56x73 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Femmes Grecques a la Fontaine; ); French

Attic Black-Figure Nikosthenic Amphora; Attributed to Painter N, Greek (Attic), active 540 - 520 B.C. signed by Nikosthenes, Greek (Attic), active Athens, Greece 540 - 510 B.C.; Athens, Greece

Attic Panathenaic Amphora; Kleophrades Painter, Greek (Attic), active 505 - 475 B.C.; Athens, Greece, Europe; 490 - 480 B.C.; Terracotta; Object (body): H: 65 x Diam.: 40.3 cm (25 9/16 x 15 7/8 in.)

Amphora; Unknown; 3rd century; Glass; Object: H: 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.)

Attic Panathenaic Amphora with Lid; Attributed to the Marsyas Painter, Greek (Attic), active 330 - 320 B.C.; Athens, Greece

Attic Black-Figure Amphora; Attributed to Lydos or a painter close to Lydos, Greek (Attic), active about 565 - 535 B.C.; Athens, Greece, Europe; 550 - 540 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 45.6 x Diam

Black-Figure Amphora; Attributed to Affecter, Greek (Attic), about 540 - 520 B.C. and Affecters Potter; Athens, Greece, Europe; about 540 - 530 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 38.7 x Diam

Euboean Black-Figure Neck Amphora; Unknown; Greece, Euboea, Europe; about 570 - 560 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 35.6 x Diam.: 23.2 cm (14 x 9 1/8 in.)

Black-Figure Neck Amphora; Unknown; Greece, Euboea, Europe; about 570 - 560 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 35.8 x Diam. (body): 23.8 cm (14 1/8 x 9 3/8 in.), Object (rim): Diam.: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.)

Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora; Attributed to Leagros Group, Greek (Attic), active 525 - 500 B.C.; Athens, Greece, Europe; about 510 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 39.6 to 41 x Diam

Chalkidian Black-Figure Neck Amphora; Attributed to the Inscription Painter, Greek, active 570 - 530 B.C.; Rhegion, South Italy, Europe; about 540 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 39.6 cm (15 9/16 in.)

Venus and Anchises, Benjamin Robert Haydon, 1786-1846, British

The Brothers Clarke with Other Gentlemen Taking Wine, Gawen Hamilton, ca. 1697-1737, British

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"Unveiling the Timeless Beauty: Exploring the World of Amphora" Step into a world where art and history intertwine, as we delve into the captivating realm of amphora. These Greek urns and amphoras lithographs from 1897 transport us back to an era filled with elegance and grandeur. Intricately crafted, these Roman memento mori mosaics serve as poignant reminders of life's fleeting nature. They offer glimpses into ancient Phoenician traders' lives in bustling ports, where these vessels played a vital role in maritime commerce. Gallo-Roman low-reliefs take us on a journey across time, depicting scenes of wine barrels being ferried. A testament to the significance of amphoras in transporting precious liquids that brought joy and celebration to countless gatherings. Heracles' legendary battle against the Nemean lion comes alive on an Attic black-figure amphora from Vulci. This masterpiece showcases not only artistic prowess but also narrates tales passed down through generations. A mesmerizing relief reveals people laboriously carrying amphorae within wine cellars, their dedication preserving this timeless tradition. Aquarius emerges from an oil-on-canvas painting depicting zodiac signs, reminding us how even celestial beings were associated with these iconic vessels. An exquisite Attic amphora portrays winged Eros serenading with his lyre while accompanied by his loyal dog at his feet—a symbol of love's enduring power throughout centuries past. Traveling further brings us face-to-face with an ancient Italian Amphora—an artifact steeped in mystery yet brimming with stories waiting to be unraveled. The antiquarian fair in Arezzo invites enthusiasts to immerse themselves in its rich heritage amidst Tuscany's enchanting landscapes. Ancient Greek pottery captures our imagination once more through delicate brushstrokes and intricate designs—each piece whispering secrets from forgotten eras under unknown creators' hands. Finally, we find ourselves in Pompeii, Italy, during the Victorian period.