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Greek amphora, showing the goddess Athena
In Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, amphoras were used to transport liquids or grain. Amphores had two handles, used for carrying. Amphores existed in different sizes, between 5 litres and 50 litres. They were made of clay, or metal.
History
Amphoras existed even before the times of Ancient Greece and Rome. Old amphoras as old as 4500 BCE. have been found in China.[1]
References
- ↑ "British Museum - Pottery amphora". britishmuseum.org. http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/asia/p/pottery_amphora.aspx. Retrieved November 28, 2010.