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From the third century B.C. (the Hellenistic Period
following the destruction of the First Temple, during
which the Greeks occupied the Land), the Amphora jug-
shaped pot is evidence of widespread trading of wine and
oil conducted between all parts of the Mediterranean by
Phonecian sailors. Amphoras are often discovered on the
shores of Israel in the remains of ancient shipwrecks.
They are large vessels (about four times the size of
Antika's amphora) with two earlike handles and a conical
base enabling comfortable carrying and secure storage.
Their origin is thought to be found in the Aegean Islands.
The original amphora (on which Antika's is modeled) is on
display today at the Museum of Ancient Art in Haifa. It
was chosen for presentation in the United States by the
Smithsonian Institution.
The Amphora Pottery Kit contains: • potsherds buried in
sand; • glue (for sticking together potsherds); • paintbrush
(for applying glue); • plaster (for filling in holes); • spatula
(for applying plaster); • balloon (for applying plaster in
some pieces); • complete instructions and a welcome to
the world of archaeology by Perli Pelzig (English &
Hebrew); • scroll explaining the beginnings of ancient
pottery (English & Hebrew); • a museum card containing
interesting information about the origin, usage, and history
of your pot (English & Hebrew).
Assembled Size: 4.5" X 4.5" X 15"
following the destruction of the First Temple, during
which the Greeks occupied the Land), the Amphora jug-
shaped pot is evidence of widespread trading of wine and
oil conducted between all parts of the Mediterranean by
Phonecian sailors. Amphoras are often discovered on the
shores of Israel in the remains of ancient shipwrecks.
They are large vessels (about four times the size of
Antika's amphora) with two earlike handles and a conical
base enabling comfortable carrying and secure storage.
Their origin is thought to be found in the Aegean Islands.
The original amphora (on which Antika's is modeled) is on
display today at the Museum of Ancient Art in Haifa. It
was chosen for presentation in the United States by the
Smithsonian Institution.
The Amphora Pottery Kit contains: • potsherds buried in
sand; • glue (for sticking together potsherds); • paintbrush
(for applying glue); • plaster (for filling in holes); • spatula
(for applying plaster); • balloon (for applying plaster in
some pieces); • complete instructions and a welcome to
the world of archaeology by Perli Pelzig (English &
Hebrew); • scroll explaining the beginnings of ancient
pottery (English & Hebrew); • a museum card containing
interesting information about the origin, usage, and history
of your pot (English & Hebrew).
Assembled Size: 4.5" X 4.5" X 15"
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