[Verginius Rufus]

Greek amphoras had a design stamped on the handle that indicated the maker of the amphora, I think. The amphora handles often survive by themselves--I found one on the surface while exploring the island of Delos. I'm not sure if the amphoras of the Roman period still had those designs on them--if they did that would help identify the origin.

An ancient shipwreck was discovered in the harbor of Starigrad, Croatia (ancient Pharos or Pharia). The archaeological museum in Starigrad has an exhibit where they show what the wreck looked like when it was discovered--hundreds of amphoras side by side. I think it is from the Roman period (it was originally a Greek colony founded in 384 B.C.).

[Red Badger]

Tourist: What is that amphora?

Italian Guide: It is a for a to carry the wine!...........