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Rim type - Triangular The rim has two straight, angled sides, resembling two partial sides of a triangle. | |
Shoulder type - Rounded The shoulder is noticeably present, usually supporting the handles, but there is no ridge. | |
Handles in profile - Curved The handles gently curve from the neck to shoulder. | |
Handles in section - Ridged The handle has one or more ridges running down it. | |
Neck type - Hourglass The neck takes the form of an hourglass, narrowing at its mid-point. | |
Body type - Tapered The body tapers downwards: it is wider at the top. | |
Base type - Spike/tapered There is a solid spike at the base of the amphora. | |
Capacity (average) 25-30 litres | |
Height 70.00cm - 77.00cm | Width 24.00cm - 37.00cm |
Rim diameter 8.00cm - 12.00cm | |
Fabric Almagro 50 fabric Almagro 51 fabric |