Amphoras and the ancient wine trade / [prepared by Virginia R. Grace].

By:

Grace, Virginia, 1901-1994 [author]

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Excavations of the Athenian Agora. Picture book ; ; no. 6.Publication details: Princeton, N.J. : American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 1961.Description: [32] pages : illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

938.5

Summary: "Although this booklet is based on broken pottery found during the excavation of the Agora, the author ranges far beyond the confines of Athens in her discussion of the purpose and significance of different amphora types. Amphoras were used in the ancient world to transport various different types of products, including wine and oil. The author shows how chronological variations in shape and the geographical clues offered by stamped handles make amphoras a fascinating source of economic information. The booklet illustrates many different forms of amphora, all set into context by the well-written text." Publisher's description.

Holdings ( 2 )
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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book - 7-day loan	CYA Library Main Collection	938.5 GRA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		00000004569
Book - 7-day loan	CYA Library Main Collection	938.5 GRA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	2	Available		00000004570

Total holds: 0

"Although this booklet is based on broken pottery found during the excavation of the Agora, the author ranges far beyond the confines of Athens in her discussion of the purpose and significance of different amphora types. Amphoras were used in the ancient world to transport various different types of products, including wine and oil. The author shows how chronological variations in shape and the geographical clues offered by stamped handles make amphoras a fascinating source of economic information. The booklet illustrates many different forms of amphora, all set into context by the well-written text." Publisher's description.