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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

@CEOofmyhouse56 @Seagoon_ It's apparently an amphora, which was apparently a type of container/vase used to transport wine and food.

Here's what Wikipedia has to say about 'em:

"Amphorae were used in vast numbers for the transport and storage of various products, both liquid and dry, but mostly for wine. They are most often ceramic, but examples in metals and other materials have been found. Versions of the amphorae were one of many shapes used in Ancient Greek vase painting."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphora

Now I want one, haha

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

That makes alot more sense. Interesting that they went with a amphora and not an actual bottle of wine. ๐Ÿพ will have to do for now.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

@CEOofmyhouse56 I'm all for having an amphora of wine ๐Ÿท

Maybe put a couple on the clothes line and play amphora of fortune?

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Gotta be careful you don't get smacked in the head with one while eyeing the other.