amphora

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The COS was produced in amphorae and the Ruscum in steel and fiberglass vats.

From New York Times

In return, the Acropolis Museum will loan Palermo a 5th century BC headless statue of the goddess Athena and an 8th century BC amphora from the Geometric period for four years.

From Reuters

The room, in an excellent state of preservation, contains three wooden beds and a series of other objects including amphorae, ceramic pitchers and a chamber pot.

From Reuters

Chamber pots and other personal objects were under the beds, while eight amphorae – a type of container – were in a corner, suggesting storage for the household.

From Seattle Times

Back and forth from Libya to the south, to Sicily and Rome to the east, sail-driven merchant vessels carried olive oil, cheeses, charcuterie and wine often stored in massive terra-cotta amphoras.

From Washington Post