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Amphora

1st century A.D.
Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Napoli e Pompei
Inv. 32737

 

This kind of amphora (Dressel 2-4), due to its pointed shape, could easily be stowed on ships transporting wine, olive oil or other foodstuffs.