Vessels Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the pithoi
A
Storage vessel
Food, liquid, oil
1.5m high
2
Q
Describe the amphorae
A
Storage vessel
Prizes at the great panethania
Narrow necks
Two handles
3
Q
Describe the stirrup jar
A
Storage vessel
Stored wine and oil
Stirrup like handles
4
Q
Describe Kraters
A
Storage vessel
Used for mixing water and wine
Imported to Cyprus
5
Q
Describe the vessels found in grave circle A
A
Drinking vessels
Two handled cups
One shows bull capture
One shows bulls attacking people
6
Q
Describe the Illiad drinking vessel in the Illiad
A
Drinking vessel
Nestor had a four handled gold cup
7
Q
Describe the kylix
A
Drinking vessel
Wide and shallow
Horizontal handles
8
Q
Rhyta
A
Pouring vessel
animal head
Pottery or metal
9
Q
Rhyton lion
A
Sheets of gold hammered into place
