Amphora Collection (page 7)

Marble gravestone depicting an amphora in relief and bearing the names of Demochares
1076472 Marble gravestone depicting an amphora in relief and bearing the names of Demochares and Hegelochus, from Greece, 399-300 BC (marble) by Greek

Stamnos representing Heracles and the Hydra of Lerna, 480-460 BC (ceramic)
LRI3512893 Stamnos representing Heracles and the Hydra of Lerna, 480-460 BC (ceramic) by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Regionale, Palermo

The Northampton Vase, black figurie neck Amphora, probably Etruria, c
CH440538 The Northampton Vase, black figurie neck Amphora, probably Etruria, c.540 BC (ceramic) (see also 440539 and 440540) by Greek

The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park (engraving)
1608971 The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park)

Amphore grecque du Musee du Louvre (engraving)
2787651 Amphore grecque du Musee du Louvre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amphore grecque du Musee du Louvre)

Decorated Canaanite pottery from Gezer, Israel, 1500-1200 BC (pottery)
3287603 Decorated Canaanite pottery from Gezer, Israel, 1500-1200 BC (pottery) by Canaanite; Rockefeller Archaeological Museum, Jerusalem; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Amphoriskos depicting a seated woman doing her hair, holding a mirror (ceramic)
1216331 Amphoriskos depicting a seated woman doing her hair, holding a mirror (ceramic) by Greek, (5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Greece and Rome - Rome: Street scene in Pompeii (engraving)
729390 Greece and Rome - Rome: Street scene in Pompeii (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greece and Rome - Rome: Street scene in Pompeii)

Pot with a scene of women bathing (painted terracotta) (see also 349779)
XZO349753 Pot with a scene of women bathing (painted terracotta) (see also 349779) by Greek; Archaeological Institute, Catania, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Milking of Sheep, detail of a gold pectoral from Tolstaya Mogila, Scythian
XBP343631 Milking of Sheep, detail of a gold pectoral from Tolstaya Mogila, Scythian, 4th century BC by Scythian, (4th century BC); Historical Museum, Kiev

Ariadne in Naxos, 1925-26 (tempera on handwoven linen)
BIR189262 Ariadne in Naxos, 1925-26 (tempera on handwoven linen) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Pavement detail of a woman (mosaic)
aP168408 Pavement detail of a woman (mosaic) by Roman; Akmoneia Gymnasium, Turkey; out of copyright

Christ and the Samaritan Woman (oil on panel)
XKH226778 Christ and the Samaritan Woman (oil on panel) by Scheits, Matthias (c.1630-c.1700); 40.2x54.1 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Water nymph, detail of a fountain in the Italian Garden, 1861 (photo)
YTS384695 Water nymph, detail of a fountain in the Italian Garden, 1861 (photo) by Thomas, John (1813-62); Kensington Gardens, London, UK; eAnnabel Yates; English, out of copyright

Vase, 1885 (terracotta with black & white transparent glaze)
499836 Vase, 1885 (terracotta with black & white transparent glaze) by Lauritz, Adolf Hjorth (1834-1912); 24.8x18.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mrs. Ross H

Three Panathenaic amphorae depicting an athlete receiving a trophy, Boxers and Athletes
XIR173493 Three Panathenaic amphorae depicting an athlete receiving a trophy, Boxers and Athletes, 580-520 BC (ceramic) (b/w photo) by Greek, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris

Campanian Neck-Amphora by Caivano Painter (active 340-330 B. C) (terracotta)
1765328 Campanian Neck-Amphora by Caivano Painter (active 340-330 B.C) (terracotta) by Greek School, (4th century BC); 63.5x24.9 cm; J

Large Apulian red-figured amphora, c. 4th century BC (ceramic)
621336 Large Apulian red-figured amphora, c.4th century BC (ceramic) by Greek; height: 104 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Greek, out of copyright

Egyptian Woman Carrying an Ibrik Water Pot, probably by Cousinery, Ottoman period
UOL120671 Egyptian Woman Carrying an Ibrik Water Pot, probably by Cousinery, Ottoman period, third quarter of 18th century (w/c on paper) by French School

Amphoriskos (Container for Oil), 600-575 BC (terracotta
5858758 Amphoriskos (Container for Oil), 600-575 BC (terracotta, decorated in the black-figure technique) by Greek, (6th century BC); Height: 16.5 Diam: 8.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Meat processing of the birds, detail from the tomb of Nakht, c. 1390 BC (wall painting)
5853841 Meat processing of the birds, detail from the tomb of Nakht, c.1390 BC (wall painting) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Alinari Archives, Florence

Amphora, c. 750-700 BC (terracotta)
898959 Amphora, c.750-700 BC (terracotta) by Greco-Roman; 81.5x53 cm; Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; (add.info.: Amphore ecol. TERRE CUITE. ( - ) ART GREC-EP

View of the frescoes on the left wall, c. 1303-05 (fresco) (post-restoration)
3479667 View of the frescoes on the left wall, c.1303-05 (fresco) (post-restoration) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua

Choix de vases conserves a la manufacture de Sevres (engraving)
3644472 Choix de vases conserves a la manufacture de Sevres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choix de vases conserves a la manufacture de Sevres)

At the Villa of Horace (engraving)
729529 At the Villa of Horace (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Villa of Horace. Engraving by Canedi after original painting by G Miola)

Breakage of the aqueduct in Venice, people rush to get imported water from the wells and fountains (colour litho)
2815460 Breakage of the aqueduct in Venice, people rush to get imported water from the wells and fountains (colour litho) by Beltrame

Storage amphora with piriform body decorated with a frieze of animals
BON83347 Storage amphora with piriform body decorated with a frieze of animals, guilloche borders and registers of dotted scale pattern, Etrusco-Corinthian, late 7th century BC (pottery) by Etruscan

A Victorian silver replica of the Portland Vase, 1844 (silver)
2638371 A Victorian silver replica of the Portland Vase, 1844 (silver) by English School, (19th century); height: 25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mark of John Samuel Hunt, London, 1844)

The Northampton Vase, black figure neck amphora, probably Etruria, c
CH440539 The Northampton Vase, black figure neck amphora, probably Etruria, c.540 BC (ceramic) (see also 440538 and 440540) by Greek

The Danaids Condemned to Fill Bored Vessels with Water, 1730 (engraving)
STC404065 The Danaids Condemned to Fill Bored Vessels with Water, 1730 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

View of the shops (photo)
XIR226150 View of the shops (photo) by Roman; Aree archeologiche di Ostia Antica e Isola Sacra, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Wall depicting musicians, dancers and dolphins, from the Tomb of the Lionesses in
ANC237308 Wall depicting musicians, dancers and dolphins, from the Tomb of the Lionesses in the necropolis, c.520 BC (wall painting) by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Tarquinia, Lazio

Reclining Woman, c. 1700 (white marble)
1069432 Reclining Woman, c.1700 (white marble) by Bonazza, Giovanni (fl.1696-1730); 20.9x33.6x22.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Still Life inside a Barn, 1634 (oil on panel)
XKH150807 Still Life inside a Barn, 1634 (oil on panel) by Saftleven, Herman the Younger (1609-85); 53x46.6 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

The Counter of the Thermopolium, via dell Abbondanza, 1st century BC
ALG154700 The Counter of the Thermopolium, via dell Abbondanza, 1st century BC by Roman; Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania

Mother and Child, 1881 (oil on canvas)
BRN165312 Mother and Child, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 121x85.4 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French

Greek Attic Krater, Geometric Period (terracotta)
5667127 Greek Attic Krater, Geometric Period (terracotta) by Hirschfeld painter (fl.750-35 BC); 108.3 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Apulian Red-Figure Pelike, c. 340-320 BC (ceramic)
3703238 Apulian Red-Figure Pelike, c.340-320 BC (ceramic) by Greek School, (4th century BC); height: 40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of the Copenhagen Dancer)

Jason and the Bull (engraving)
3635271 Jason and the Bull (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jason and the Bull)

The Wedding in Cana, c. 1530-50 (oil on wood)
3588412 The Wedding in Cana, c.1530-50 (oil on wood) by Benson, Ambrosius (1495-1550); 99x105 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Album "Damas et Baalbek ": Young Syrian woman in traditional clothes
3562073 Album " Damas et Baalbek " : Young Syrian woman in traditional clothes by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); (add.info.: Syria 1880 ca. Photographer: Bonfils); Alinari Archives, Florence

Pottery (colour litho)
2796438 Pottery (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pottery. Illustration for A Manual of British Archaeology by Charles Boutell (Lovell Reeve)

Small amphora (glass)
614958 Small amphora (glass) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

Amphora (terracotta)
614962 Amphora (terracotta) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Anfora); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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.