Amphora Collection (page 2)

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

Archaeological discoveries along the bottom of the Aegean Sea. Date of Photograph:1970 ca

Last supper, fresco, Andrea del Sarto (1486-1530), Cenacolo Museum by Andrea del Sarto, Florence Florence Cenacolo Museum by Andrea del Sarto Mural Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance

Banquet scene with people sitting around a prepared table. Drawing by Paolo Veronese preserved in the Room of Drawings and Prints in the Gallery of the Uffizi Florence Uffizi

A room of the Archaeological Museum in Pompei, with amphorae and goatskins for the transport of oil and wine. The museum was set up to collect and preserve ancient Roman relics

Little working class girl portrayed in a countryside corner of Sicily, characterized by fichi d'India and flowered small trees

Child with amphora Sicily. Date of Photograph:1895 ca

Portrait of a woman near the convent of San Domenico in Taormina. Etna in the background Taormina. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Etruscan urn with a female figure, located at the Archaeological Museum in Florence. Florence The Archaeological Museum Urn Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Two women drawing water from a fountain in Sutri. The fountain basin is a sculpted sarcophagus. Sutri. Date of Photograph:1905 ca

General view of the Arab Room, in the Regional Archaeological Museum in Palermo. Palermo Regional Archaeological Museum, Arab Room Expository Hall Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

Two chalices and ampullas in wrought metal; objects found at the Cathedral Treasury Museum in Anagni. Anagni The Cathedral Treasury Museum in Anagni Ampulla, Chalice Baroque

Still life with flowers and objects. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

View of Capranica's ancient Chruch of the Graces with its characterisic sail-like bell tower Capranica. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Greek and Etruscan vases at the Etruscan Museum in Tarquinia. Tarquinia Etruscan Museum. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Candelabrum for the Easter candle, with base decorated with personifications of the Virtues. Work preserved in the church of S.Domenico Maggiore in Naples. Naples Church of S

Colored glass vases, amphoras, bowls and other objects found in Pompeii and now exhibited at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

Flemish tapestry depicting Julius Caesar on horseback. The work is located at the Petraia Villa Medici, in Florence Florence Petraia Villa Medici Tapestry Baroque

Attendants working around a well in the courtyard of the Albergo della Luna (Moon Hotel) in Amalfi. Amalfi Moon Hotel Courtyard. Date of Photograph:1879-1910 ca

Interior of the second room of the Archaeological Museum of Pompeii with amphorae used to transport wine and the casts of some of the victims of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD found during

A group of men and women in Naples, surrounded by many amphorae. On the right is a cart pulled by a mule. Naples. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

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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.