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19th Century Antique South East Asia Blue & White Amphora |
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| Dateline: Late 19th Century |
Item# 36983 |
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19th Century Antique South East Asia Blue & White Amphora
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| Dateline: Late 19th Century |
Item# 36983 |
A 19th Century antique South East Asia blue and white amphora in excellent condition. An amphora is a type of container of a characteristic shape and size, descending from at least as early as the Neolithic Period. Amphorae were used in vast numbers for the transport and storage of various products, both liquid and dry, but mostly for wine. It is most often ceramic, but examples in metals and other materials have been found. The amphora complements the large storage container, the pithos, which makes available capacities between one-half and two and one-half tons. In contrast, the amphora holds under a half-ton, typically less than 100 pounds. The bodies of the two types have similar shapes. Where the pithos may have multiple small loops or lugs for fastening a rope harness, the amphora has two expansive handles joining the shoulder of the body and a long neck. The necks of pithoi are wide for scooping or bucket access. The necks of amphorae are narrow for pouring by a person holding it by the bottom and a handle. Some variants exist. The handles might not be present.
Condition: Excellent.
Dimensions: Measures 40 cm high, 28 cm diameter.
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