amphora
An ancient amphora, a type of tall ancient Greek or Roman jar with two handles and a narrow neck
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F3FA
- Version Emoji 1
- Category food & drink
- Subcategory dishware
Platform Meaning
An ancient amphora, a type of tall ancient Greek or Roman jar with two handles and a narrow neck
Tags
Platform Meaning
- Apple: Ancient Greek or Roman amphora, often used to represent history, archaeology, or ancient civilizations
- Google: Amphora, a traditional ceramic vessel from ancient times, typically associated with antiquity and historical artifacts
- Twitter: Amphora emoji, representing ancient pottery, history, or cultural heritage from classical civilizations
- Unicode: Amphora
Detailed Introduction
The 🏺 emoji depicts an amphora, a distinctive ceramic vessel with two handles and a narrow neck, widely used in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations for storing and transporting liquids like wine or oil. It commonly conveys themes of history, archaeology, ancient cultures, or classical antiquity. Often used in contexts related to museums, historical discussions, ancient literature, or cultural heritage. It can also evoke a sense of timelessness or connection to past civilizations, adding a touch of classical elegance to messages about history, art, or travel to ancient sites.