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amphora

 (n): an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine
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8 months ago reesetee said:

A historic unit of volume of an or or jar of the same name--tall, with handles near the top on both sides. Amphoras were the containers of choice for shipping wine and other commodities in ancient Greece and Rome. The Greek amphora is believed to have held held about 38.8 liters; the Roman amphora was believed to have held about 25.5 liters.

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