Vase Types

Question 1

Amphora

Answer 1

Generally used as a storage jar for wine, oil or grain
Belly Amphora and Pointed Amphora

Question 2

Hydria

Answer 2

Used as a water vessel
Exclusively used by women
contains three handles to help with pouring

Question 3

Krater

Answer 3

Wide mouthed vessel
Used for mixing water and wine at a symposia
Centrepiece on the symposia table
Varieties: Calyx, Column, Volute, Bell

Question 4

Kylix Cup

Answer 4

Drinking vessel
Used at the symposia
Wide flat bowl with slender foot
Ussually painted inside and out

Question 5

Lekythoi

Answer 5

Used as decorative vases
Buried with people at funerals
Held oil or perfume
Tall with a slender neck

Question 6

Pyxis

Answer 6

Used by women
Stored jewellery or cosmetic
Intricately decorated
Removable lid