Birch, Samuel, 1813-1885 · London, J. Murray · leaf 125
OIL AND UNGUENT VASES. 95 the prochoos in the form depicted in the annexed cut. He also supposes the small cenocJioe, with a bill-shaped spout and cylindrical body, to be the Apulian prochoos ; but it is probably rather the epichysis. The epichysis was a metal vase for pouring liquids, probably so… … No. 158,— Aryballos. No. 159.— Aryballos. No. 160. — Epichysis. its spout/ used for holding oil and wine at entertain- ments.^ The following vases were for drawing liquids. The amtaina, shaped like a ladle, and used in baths for drawing oil, and distributing to the bathers, or for putting it into…
Pottery, Ancient · Pottery
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