Greek pottery

Amphora

Two handed vessel, most common type of vase, can have neck and shoulder handles

Kylix

Shallow drinking cup w o w/o handles, decorated inside and out

Pithos

Large earthenware storage jar w/ thick neck and small or cone foot

Alabastron

Narrow neck perfume flask w/ long body, used by women

Aryballos

Small narrow necked flask for perfume or oil, used by men

Hydria

Three handled vase for water

Krater

Very large bowl vase w/ wide mouth, cam be stemmed or not

Bell Krater

Inverted bell shape, handles facing up

Volute Krater

Volute handles and foot

Column Krater

Angled or column like handles

Pyxis

Small round box-like container w/lid for cosmetics

Oinochoe

Wine pitcher w/ single handle and pinched trefoil lip

Skyphos

Deep, mug-like cup with 2 horiz handles, common

Loutrophoros

Very tall, thin necked amphora for washing, elongated body

Gamikos

Tall vase w/ 2 handles and round body w/ pedestal, used in wedding bath

Lekythos

Tall slender vase for oil, small opening, easy to pour

Squat Lekythos

Short '“Pushed down” version of vase

Pelike

Amphora w/ 2 handles, narrow neck, and sagging belly

Kantharos

Tall pedestal foot, pair of high swung handles (ears) which extend above lip

Olpe

No distinct shoulder, handle above lip