amphora

A two-handled narrow-necked storage jar used in the Graeco-Roman world, usually made of clay. There are two main types. The first, with a pointed base, was essentially used as a container for transporting wine, oil, fish sauce, and nuts. Its pointed handle made for easier stacking in the holds of ships. The second type, which had a ring base and could stand upright, was sometimes decorated with figures, and was made in cities such as Athens. They are often found in Etruscan tombs.