amphora

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AmByth often fermented and aged the wines in terra cotta amphorae.

From New York Times

The probe eventually led to the discovery of 781 other artifacts, including amphorae and other vases, steles and statuettes.

From Seattle Times

Also unearthed were a bronze ladle, nine amphorae, which were popular food containers in Roman times, a couple of flasks and a ceramic oil container.

From Seattle Times

Archaeologists also found a decorated bronze drinking bowl known as a patera, ceramic jars used for cooking stews and soups, wine flasks and amphora.

From Reuters

Some of the blend is aged in Georgian qvevris, a type of clay amphora listed as a World Heritage item by UNESCO.

From New York Times