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Stamnoi

Scope note

Ancient Greek vessels for the storage of liquids usually having an ovoid body with high shoulders, a short neck, wide mouth, two side handles, and sometimes a cover. Generally smaller than amphorae.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000198881

Broader Terms used

<storage vessels>

Equivalent Terms used

stamnos

Created

13yrs ago

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