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1. Amphora

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   Amphorae are classified primarily based on their shape (e.g., the treatment of the shoulder, neck taper, and foot), the composition of the clay fabric, and the presence of mold stamps or painted inscriptions (tituli picti). The standardization effort begun by the Rhodian administration in the 3rd century BCE created a loose typology that modern archaeologists often adhere to, although the true diversity remains immense.
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