Kyathos ( grc, κύαθος, ) is the name given in
modern terminology to a type of
painted
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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 terracotta kyathos was used as a ladle for dipping diluted wine from a
wine mixer".
References
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Ancient Greek pot shapes