amphora (Jar)

For storing wine. Generally used to keep wine ready for symposia; the wine would be mixed with water from other specialized vessels called hydriai.

The van Haersolte Collection

Athenian black glass table amphora. The jar is made of light red-brown, very fine-grained clay with fine gold mica. Lustrous black glaze over entire surface except for angular moldings, oval shaped body with sharp carination at top where body curves inwards to meet neck. Short tubular neck, blaring trumpet rim, graceful handles follow the outline of the neck before curving out and downwards to join the shoulder.