Friday, December 28, 2007

6 Basic Types of Greek Pottery

Krater - Mixing Water with Wine - Wide mouth

Hydra - Carrying water - narrow mouth with lid

Kylix - Drinking cup - 2 handled flat

Oinochoe - Wine Jug - tall jug, narrow mouth usually with pouring spout

Amphora - Storage for supplies - Large, tall urn
tall, two-handled storage vessel for wine, corn, oil, or honey;

Khyton - Wine drinking usually a character

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