Re: greek amphora



On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 22:15:30 GMT, prd <X_header@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Pictures 2 and 3 seem to show small amphorae used for transporting
spiced oil or perfumes or other expensive goods.

A decantor or as we say a pitcher.

Small amphorae used for transporting spiced oil or perfumes, decanters
and pitchers are three different things with three distinctive
functions. It's surprising you didn't know that.



Eric Stevens
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