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Amphora Collection (#11)

"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

Background imageAmphora Collection: Amphora

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

Background imageAmphora Collection: Attic Panathenaic Amphora with Lid

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

Background imageAmphora Collection: Attic Black-Figure Amphora

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

Background imageAmphora Collection: Black-Figure Amphora

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

Background imageAmphora Collection: Euboean Black-Figure Neck Amphora

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.)

Background imageAmphora Collection: Black-Figure Neck Amphora

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.)

Background imageAmphora Collection: Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora

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

Background imageAmphora Collection: Chalkidian Black-Figure Neck Amphora

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.)

Background imageAmphora Collection: Venus and Anchises, Benjamin Robert Haydon, 1786-1846, British

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

Background imageAmphora Collection: The Brothers Clarke with Other Gentlemen Taking Wine, Gawen Hamilton, ca. 1697-1737

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

Background imageAmphora Collection: A Lady with a Book Portrait of a Lady Signed, center left: B

A Lady with a Book Portrait of a Lady Signed, center left: B
A Lady with a Book Portrait of a Lady Signed, center left: " B. Dandridge. [Minse]", Bartholomew Dandridge, baptized 1691-died in or after 1754, British

Background imageAmphora Collection: A Young Girl with a Dog and a Page Signed in lower right: B

A Young Girl with a Dog and a Page Signed in lower right: B
A Young Girl with a Dog and a Page Signed in lower right: " B. Dandridge Pix [?it]", Bartholomew Dandridge, baptized 1691-died in or after 1754, British

Background imageAmphora Collection: James Grant of Grant, John Mytton, the Hon

James Grant of Grant, John Mytton, the Hon. Thomas Robinson, and Thomas Wynne A Conversation Piece in Rome: James Grant, Mr. Mytton, the Hon. Thomas Robinson, and Mr

Background imageAmphora Collection: Still life with a terracotta amphora and a branch in front of a yellow wall, Turkey

Still life with a terracotta amphora and a branch in front of a yellow wall, Turkey

Background imageAmphora Collection: A Mexican Criada (House Servant) carrying a large jar

A Mexican Criada (House Servant) carrying a large jar on her shoulder. The caption to this card states that: " All the work about native households is performed by Such Women." Date

Background imageAmphora Collection: Thessaloniki, Greece - Bulgarian Women

Thessaloniki, Greece - Bulgarian Women
Thessaloniki, Greece - Fine studio portrait Bulgarian Women from the village of Kiretz-Kuey (Kiretch-Kieuy) Date: circa 1901

Background imageAmphora Collection: Thessaloniki - Delivery at the port of Art Pottery

Thessaloniki - Delivery at the port of Art Pottery for onward sale in the tourist boutiques Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAmphora Collection: Greetings from Egypt - Water Carrier Girl and Donkey Drivers

Greetings from Egypt - Water Carrier Girl and Donkey Drivers
Greetings from Egypt - featuring inset photographs of a Water Carrier Girl and a team of Donkey Drivers beneath palm trees on the banks of the River Nile. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAmphora Collection: WW1 - Serbian girl gets water for the Allied Troops

WW1 - Serbian girl gets water for the Allied Troops
WW1 era - Serbian Woman Water Carrier providing fresh drinking water to Allied Troops Date: circa 1917

Background imageAmphora Collection: Southern Algeria - Woman holding a small decorated ewer

Southern Algeria - Woman holding a small decorated ewer
Southern Algeria - Woman wearing a very ornate conical hat holding a small decorated ewer. Date: circa 1908

Background imageAmphora Collection: Algerian Bedouin Woman drinking from a small decorated ewer

Algerian Bedouin Woman drinking from a small decorated ewer Date: circa 1908

Background imageAmphora Collection: Young Arab girl carrying drinking water across a river or st

Young Arab girl carrying drinking water across a river or stream. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAmphora Collection: Morocco, North West Africa - Pot seller, Casablanca

Morocco, North West Africa - Pot seller, Casablanca Date: circa 1950s

Background imageAmphora Collection: University Student playing Portuguese Guitar on the street

University Student playing Portuguese Guitar on the street - Lisbon, Portugal. Date: 1930s

Background imageAmphora Collection: Portugal - Pretty girl from Minho Region

Portugal - Pretty girl from Minho Region Date: 1930s

Background imageAmphora Collection: Lebanese girl in Festival Costume

Lebanese girl in Festival Costume Date: 1907

Background imageAmphora Collection: Miss Marjorie Day

Miss Marjorie Day (1889-) - Theatre and silent film Actress. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAmphora Collection: Water Carrier at Beja, Portugal

Water Carrier at Beja, Portugal. Date: circa 1910

Background imageAmphora Collection: Picture No. 10750314

Picture No. 10750314
Roman wine Amphora at Le Dramont, France, Mediterranean Sea Archaeological research by diver DRASM (Direction Regionale de l'archeologie Marseille) Date:

Background imageAmphora Collection: Picture No. 10750312

Picture No. 10750312
Roman wine Amphora at Le Dramont, France, Mediterranean Sea Archaeological research by diver DRASM (Direction Regionale de l'archeologie Marseille) Date:

Background imageAmphora Collection: Picture No. 10750310

Picture No. 10750310
Roman wine Amphora at Le Dramont, France, Mediterranean Sea Archaeological research by diver DRASM (Direction Regionale de l'archeologie Marseille) Date:

Background imageAmphora Collection: Picture No. 10750305

Picture No. 10750305
Roman wine Amphora at Le Dramont, France, Mediterranean Sea Archaeological research by diver DRASM (Direction Regionale de l'archeologie Marseille) Date:

Background imageAmphora Collection: Picture No. 10750313

Picture No. 10750313
Roman wine Amphora at Le Dramont, France, Mediterranean Sea Archaeological research by diver DRASM (Direction Regionale de l'archeologie Marseille) Date:

Background imageAmphora Collection: Picture No. 10750311

Picture No. 10750311
Roman wine Amphora at Le Dramont, France, Mediterranean Sea Archaeological research by diver DRASM (Direction Regionale de l'archeologie Marseille) Date:

Background imageAmphora Collection: Picture No. 10750309

Picture No. 10750309
Roman wine Amphora at Le Dramont, France, Mediterranean Sea Archaeological research by diver DRASM (Direction Regionale de l'archeologie Marseille) Date:

Background imageAmphora Collection: Picture No. 10750308

Picture No. 10750308
Roman wine Amphora at Le Dramont, France, Mediterranean Sea Archaeological research by diver DRASM (Direction Regionale de l'archeologie Marseille) Date:

Background imageAmphora Collection: Picture No. 10750307

Picture No. 10750307
Roman wine Amphora at Le Dramont, France, Mediterranean Sea Archaeological research by diver DRASM (Direction Regionale de l'archeologie Marseille) Date:

Background imageAmphora Collection: Picture No. 10750306

Picture No. 10750306
Roman wine Amphora at Le Dramont, France, Mediterranean Sea Archaeological research by diver DRASM (Direction Regionale de l'archeologie Marseille) Date:

Background imageAmphora Collection: Picture No. 10780624

Picture No. 10780624
Ethiopia - young surma girl: tribe of south west Ethiopia. With face mask made from red and white clay, carrying an amphora. Date:

Background imageAmphora Collection: Aquarius Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Aquarius Serigraph Postcard

Aquarius Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Aquarius Serigraph Postcard

Background imageAmphora Collection: Attic grave amphora from Kerameikos cemetery

Attic grave amphora from Kerameikos cemetery
Attic grave amphora from the Kerameikos cemetery, the main scene dhows mourning for the dead. Late geometric period 760-750 BC

Background imageAmphora Collection: Three-handled Palace Style amphora

Three-handled Palace Style amphora with three large octopuses with a marines cape of rocks and seaweed. A Mycenaean imitation of the Minoan Marine Style

Background imageAmphora Collection: Ceramic amphora with decoration representing snake with feet from Kan-Ku, China, 3rd millennium B. C

Ceramic amphora with decoration representing snake with feet from Kan-Ku, China, 3rd millennium B. C
Prehistory, China, 3rd millennium b.C. Ceramic amphora with decoration representing a snake with feet. From Kan-Ku

Background imageAmphora Collection: Denmark, Copenhagen, bronze amphora and gold cups from Mariesminde Mose

Denmark, Copenhagen, bronze amphora and gold cups from Mariesminde Mose
Prehistory, Denmark, Bronze age - Bronze amphora and gold cups from Mariesminde Mose

Background imageAmphora Collection: Two-handled fictile amphora, from Sardinia Region

Two-handled fictile amphora, from Sardinia Region
Nuragic civilization. Two-handled fictile amphora. From Sardinia Region

Background imageAmphora Collection: Turkey, Anatolia, Amphora from Hacilar

Turkey, Anatolia, Amphora from Hacilar
Prehistory, Turkey, Anatolia - Amphora from Hacilar

Background imageAmphora Collection: Geometric-style amphora depicting prothesis scene, exposure and lamentation of dead

Geometric-style amphora depicting prothesis scene, exposure and lamentation of dead, by Dipylon Master
Greek civilization, 8th century b.C. Pottery. Geometric-style amphora by the Dipylon Master, 750 b.C. From the necropolis of Dipylon at Athens




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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.