Clay

June 14, 2018

A definition of clay and a brief discussion of the clays used in ancient Greek pottery production.

Bronze Age Pottery on the Greek Mainland

June 14, 2018

An overview of the chronology of the Bronze Age on the Greek mainland and a brief discussion of the major pottery styles at this time.

Black-Figure Vase Painting

June 14, 2018

The history and techniques of black-figure vase painting.

Appendages

June 14, 2018

A discussion of the main appendages added to ancient Greek vessels in the process of production.

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.

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