“All of the preserved skeletal material was recovered from the burial amphora itself and not from the associated pyre deposits.”

“There is a scene drawn on the body of the amphora, of two wreaths of lotus blossoms and palmettos on the amphora's body.”

“In Roman times the amphora was used as a unit of liquid measure containing 2 urnae, 8 congii, or 48 sextarii.”

“There are chapters on amphorae, mortaria, and coarse and fine wares, with particular emphasis on Colchester products.”

“The sea around this area is littered with amphorae, which ancient mariners cast overboard as offerings to the gods.”

“The large pottery vessels known as amphorae are among the most common finds from the Roman period in excavations, both on land and under the sea.”

“Some amphoras seem to be multiples of the choe, equivalent to the Roman congius.”

“The sequences for lamps, fine wares, amphoras, cooking pots, and plain wares can be clearly established at Corinth.”

“Drunk from Stone Age jugs or Etruscan amphoras, fermented sugars have brought cheer for more than 12,000 years.”