as also a dry measure used by the Romans, and contained about three bushels.

Amphora, among the Venetians, is the largest measure used for liquids, containing about 16 quarts.

**Amphorarium vinum**, in antiquity, denotes that which is drawn or poured into *amphora* or pitchers; by way of distinction from *vinum dolio*, or cask wine.—The Romans had a method of keeping wine in *amphora* for many years to ripen, by fastening the lids tight down with pitch or gypsum, and placing them either in a situation within reach of smoke, or under ground.