Amphora Collection

Greek Urns and Amphoras Lithograph 1897
Greek urns and vases, Original Antique Chromolithograph

Roman memento mori mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Ancient Phoenician traders in port
Phoenician sailors trading goods in an ancient Mediterranean seaport. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The First Whisper of Love, after Bouguereau (w / c on paper)
619266 The First Whisper of Love, after Bouguereau (w/c on paper) by Miller, John Douglas (1860-1903); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Gallo-Roman low-relief. Ferrying wine barrels and amphorae. Roman art. Early Empire. Relief on rock. FRANCE. PROVENCE ALPES CԔ E D AZUR. VAUCLUSE. Avignon. Mus饠 Calvet (Calvet Museum)

Heracles fighting the Nemean lion, Attic black-figure amphora from Vulci

Aquarius, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711)
XIR196704 Aquarius, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Palais du Luxembourg, Paris

Attic amphora representing winged Eros with lyre and dog at his feet
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic amphora representing winged Eros with a lyre and a dog at his feet

Relief depicting people carrying amphorae in wine cellar
Roman civilization. Relief depicting people carrying amphorae in a wine cellar

Ancient Italian Anphora
An Amphora of Cervetri representing a sacrifice. Cervetri is an ancient stronghold of Etruvia

Ancient Greek pottery, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Ancient Greek pottery, (1898). Figs 1-9: Forms of Greek vases. Fig 1: Amphora, vessel for oil, wine etc. Fig 2: Hydria, vessel for carrying water. Fig 3: Urn, a cinerary vessel

Amphora
Margareth Perfoncio

Amphora
Margareth Perfoncio

Amphora
Margareth Perfoncio

Amphora
Margareth Perfoncio

Greek Vase, Black-figure Amphora depicting Boxing Scene, c6th century BC. Etruscan civilization. Panathenaic From the Tomb of the Warrior at Vulci, Viterbo province, Italy. Detail

Amphora
Margareth Perfoncio

Portrait of a girl holding an amphora Naples. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Water carriers involved in a filtering operation Africa. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

The image shows three children posing at the entrance of a building, with a window closed by an iron grating; the children come from a Bedouin tribe of northern Africa. Africa

The image shows a lady sit down on the ground, holding a jug for water; she wears a traditional dress covering also her head, forming a turban

The image shows a lady with a striped mantle on her head; on one hand she holds a sieve, and, near her feet, a straw bag and an amphora

The image shows a woman sit down, carrying on her back her child. At her foot, a jug for water. The woman comes from a Bedouin tribe of northern Africa. Africa. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1890

The image shows two young coloured ladies. The young ladies wear a wide-striped dress, up to the head, forming a turban. At the young ladies foot, an amphora for water. Tunisia

A Hungarian lady portrayed while she is painting an amphora with floral motifs; beside, on a small bench, the brushes and the glasses with the colours. Hungary. Date of Photograph:1928 - 1935

Costumes of Naples. Portrait of a boy drinking from a bucket, postcard Naples. Date of Photograph:1902

Costumes of Naples. Women eating macaroni, postcard Naples. Date of Photograph:1902

Costumes of Naples. Young woman with a basket on her head, postcard Naples. Date of Photograph:1902

Costumes of Naples. Seller of water, Ferrata (S. Lucia), postcard Naples. Date of Photograph:1902

Conversation scene on a street in Fuorigrotta Naples Fuorigrotta. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Group of women fill their water pitchers at the fountain Italy. Date of Photograph:1895-1905

Full-length portrait of a native child in traditional costume. The young girl, leaning against the wall of a dilapidated building, appears to be engrossed in the act of winding wool

Elderly woman spinning, Taormina Taormina. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

The Italian actress Emma Gramatica (1874-1965) in costumes holding an amphora; postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1900-1909

Child and amphoras Italy. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Little girl with pot on the head on a street in Anacapri, Isle of Capri Anacapri. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Portrait of woman photographed while drinking from a jar Aci Castello. Date of Photograph:11/10/1903

Portrait of two women posing in ancient costumes, standing on two columns and holding an amphora, Turricchio Italy Turricchio. Date of Photograph:11/05/1924

Portrait of a young woman, Campania Campania. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Full-length portrait of a black woman, from the front, in modest traditional clothing. She is barefoot and carries an amphora on her right shoulder Africa. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1890 ca

Pair of North-European peasants in simple traditional attire. They are seated on a wagon full of amphoras drawn by a team of dogs

Portrait of two small Egyptian water boys in traditional dress. One of them is seated on the back of a donkey equipped for transporting amphoras

Kitchen utensils in a house in Orebic, Croazia Croatia Orebic. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Plaster cast of a bust on a corinthian column in Rodin's studio, now a museum, in Paris. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Group of Egyptians (Fellah) portrayed along the banks of the Nile. On the shingle a few women in very humble ethnic dress. Behind them men and children are in the water Egypt

A few people watching a house burning down in Addis Abeba. All around, on the ground, piles of objects. Date of Photograph:01/02/1907

Two women chatting in front of a country home Italy. Date of Photograph:1889-1912

Full-length portrait of a young milk vender in Manila. He is wearing traditional humble dress and holding a pole from which two amphoras are hanging

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"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.