Ancient Greek Lekythos

The ‘lekythos’ was a terracotta vessel with a narrow body and one single handle attached to the neck. Such vessels were used in ancient Greece to preserve and to pour perfumed oil and ointments: its particular shape limited the release of the content, thereby preventing wastage. Lekythoi were mainly used at baths and gymnasia, as well as for funerary offerings.





Filter by Category

Tags

 


Admins & Editors only

Product categories

No products were found matching your selection.