Rodia type Amphora

Amphora for the transport of wine produced in Italy in the I century AD.

A Rhodian type amphora (often referred to as Rodia type or Camulodunum 184) is a specific class of ancient ceramic shipping container primarily used for the transportation of wine across the Mediterranean.

Origins and Evolution
Originating from the island of Rhodes and adjacent coastal areas of Asia Minor, these vessels were among the most widespread and recognizable Hellenistic transport jars. As Roman influence grew, production expanded, and "Rhodian type" imitations or adaptations were fabricated in other regions—including Italy (Campanian fabric) during the 1st century BC and 1st century AD.

Key Characteristics
• Physical Profile: Features a long cylindrical neck, a beaded or rounded rim, distinct peaked or arched handles rising from the shoulders to the upper neck, and an elongated ovoid body.
• The Spike Base: Tapers down to a solid, pointed spike at the bottom. This acted as a third handle for pouring and allowed the amphorae to be packed tightly in multi-layered tiers inside ship cargo holds, secured with ropes.
• Capacity: Typically held between 20 and 25 liters of liquid.
• Stamps & Branding: Hellenistic originals frequently featured systematic manufacturer stamps on the handles (often depicting a rose insignia or the head of Helios) to regulate trade and port taxes.

The object is made of quad polygons only with unwrapped and non-overlapping UV.
Two different sets of textures are included (color, ambient occlusion, roughness, specular, normal and bump) to get the same amphora with two different materials.