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Term (also Amper, Bütte, Eimber, Einber, Kübel, Kufe) for a container, usually open at the top, for liquids or bulk goods in a cylindrical or slightly conical shape, formerly made of wood or leather, today made of metal or plastic. It is usually fitted with a movable handle for carrying. Etymologically, the term bucket is probably derived from the Latin amphora. It is also an ancient hollow measure for wine and other liquids, which is already mentioned in the Bible. The sizes are specified differently.

Eimer - Holzeimer 3.700 v. Chr., Metalleimer 19. Jhdt, Ledereimer, Holzeimer

1 = Wooden bucket 3,700 BC; 2 = metal bucket 19th century, 3 = leather bucket, 4 = wooden bucket

From the 19th century onwards, the capacity of a bucket was usually around 12 to 15 litres, which was relatively easy for one person to carry. A bucket could be carried by two people on a pole and held around 60 litres. A type of metal vessel known as a situla (Latin for bucket) used in the Bronze Age and early Iron Age in the Etruscan-Italic region and in the Hallstatt culture had a volume of around this size. See also the keywords Ancient wines, Drinking culture and Wine vessels.

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