Stamnos. Type characteristic of the early fifth century, with rounded body and short neck.

Stamnos. Type prevalent in middle and later fifth century, with more elongated body, smaller foot, and higher neck.

LOUTROPHOROS. Water-jar for the bride’s ceremonial bath.

Earlier type with heavy mouth and foot, and handles joined midway to the neck.
In the Louvre, Paris.

Later type of slenderer proportions, finely curved mouth, foot, and handles.
In the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

KRATER. Vessel for mixing water and wine. It was from the krater that the wine was ladled into the cups.