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Very Large Greco-Roman Amphora Storage Jar

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    Posted 6 years ago

    ho2cultcha
    (5051 items)

    i picked up this enormous amphora a couple wks ago. it is over 4 ft tall and heavey. i wonder what it was used for? do you think it's really ancient? any info appreciated!

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    1. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 6 years ago
      i think that this really is an ancient greco-roman jar/amphora. any idea how to tell for sure?

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