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Name (also Amper, Bütte, Eimber, Einber, Kübel, Kufe) for a container, usually open at the top, for liquids or bulk goods in cylindrical or slightly conical form, which in former times was made of wood or leather, today of metal or plastic. It is usually equipped with a movable handle for carrying. Etymologically, the term bucket is probably derived from the Latin amphora. It is also an ancient measure for wine and other liquids that is already mentioned in the Bible. The sizes are indicated differently. From the 19th century onwards, the filling volume was usually around 12 to 15 litres, which is relatively easy to carry by one person. A channelling bucket could be carried by two people on a pole and held about 60 litres. A type of metal vessel called situla (Latin for bucket) used in the Bronze and Early Iron Age in the Etruscan-Italian area and in the Hallstatt culture had about this volume. See also under the keywords Ancient Wines, Drinking Culture and Wine Vessels.

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