Exam Definitions (Vases)

Question 1

Alabastron

Answer 1

A globular vase without handles used for perfume and often made of alabaster.

Question 2

Amphora

Answer 2

A two-handled vessel used for transporting liquids, especially wine or oil.

Question 3

Aryballos

Answer 3

A small globular vessel with one handle used for oil, scent, etc.

Question 4

Hydria

Answer 4

A three-handled vessel with oval body and flat shoulder used for carrying water

Question 5

Krater

Answer 5

A large two-handled bowl used for mixing wine and water

Question 6

Kylix

Answer 6

A shallow two-handled cup used for drinking wine

Question 7

Lekythos

Answer 7

A small vase or flask with narrow neck containing oil. When presented as a gift to the dead, it was often provided with a false bottom so as to enable it to be filled with a minimal quantity of oil.

Question 8

Oinochoe

Answer 8

A jug used for pouring wine into wine cups

Question 9

Phiale

Answer 9

A shallow bowl without a foot or handles used for wine mainly in religious ceremonies

Question 10

Plemochoe

Answer 10

Possibly the name given to a vase with high foot and swelling body known to have been used at the Eleusinian mysteries.

Question 11

Sakkos

Answer 11

A sieve or strainer for wine.