Ancient Greek Tripod Cauldrons

An overview of the two main types of tripod cauldrons in ancient Greece.

Wining and Dining in Ancient Greece

May 23, 2018

A basic introduction to ancient Greeks' wining and dining habits and the vessels associated with them.

Public Dining in Ancient Greece

May 23, 2018

A discussion of public dining in ancient Greece and, specifically, ancient Athens.

Photograph of a glass unguentarium with two tall cylinders with rounded bottoms and a handle that arches above and across the cylinders, from the side against a neutral gray background.

2008.18.2.18, Roman Basket-Handled Double Unguentarium

May 18, 2018

This cosmetics vessel is Roman and dated to the 4th to 5th century C.E.

Photograph of glass vase, with flat bottom, rounded body, and neck with straight sides that flare outward to mouth, from the side against a neutral gray background.

2008.18.2.17, Roman Flask with Funnel Neck

May 18, 2018

This vessel for holding liquids like wine is Roman and dated to the 4th century C.E.

Photograph of a glass vessel with a teardrop-shaped body and a narrow neck with straight, outward tapering sides, from the side against a neutral gray background.

2008.18.2.16, Roman Bottle with Funnel Neck

May 18, 2018

This bottle is Roman and dated to the 3rd to 4th century C.E.

Photograph of a clear glass jar with a rounded body, two handles that connect the shoulders to the mouth, from the side against a neutral gray background.

2008.18.2.15, Roman Aryballos

May 18, 2018

This small container for oil and perfumes is Roman and dated to the 3rd to 4th century C.E.

Photograph of a clear glass jar with a rounded body, two handles that connect the shoulders to the mouth, from the side against a neutral gray background.

2008.18.2.14, Roman Sprinkler Flask

May 18, 2018

This vessel for holding perfumed oils is Roman and dated to the 3rd century C.E.

Photograph of a clear glass vessel with a round body and a relatively short neck that tapers into a horizontal, disk-shaped mouth, from the side against a neutral gray background.

2008.18.2.13, Roman Sprinkler Flask

May 15, 2018

This vessel for holding perfumed oils is Roman and dated to the 3rd century C.E.

Photograph of a dark glass vessel with an oviod body that tapers to a point, a relatively short neck that tapers outward to the mouth, and a handle that connects the body to the mouth, from the side against a neutral gray background.

2008.18.2.12, Roman Amphoriskos

May 15, 2018

This jug for holding liquids is Roman and dated to the 1st century C.E.

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