Kyathos

Kyathos (Ancient Greek: κύαθος, kúathos) is the name given in modern terminology to a type of painted ancient Greek vase with a tall, round, slightly tapering bowl and a single, flat, long, looping handle. Its closest modern parallel would be a ladle.

The kyathos has a graceful shape resembling a teacup, though a bit larger, with a high looped, flat-strap or oval handle… The terra-cotta kyathos was used as a ladle for dipping diluted wine from a wine mixer.[1]

An example of a kyathos

References
  1. Schreiber, Toby (1999). Athenian Vase Construction: A Potter's Analysis. Getty Publications. p. 145. ISBN 0-89236-465-3. Retrieved Sep 1, 2020.
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