Olpe

Quick meaning: Olpe is a noun meaning Originally, a leather flask or vessel for oils or liquids; afterward, an earthenware vase or pitcher without a spout.

Meaning

Originally, a leather flask or vessel for oils or liquids; afterward, an earthenware vase or pitcher without a spout.

Example Sentences

Some inscribed olpai from Athens were probably used as measures, but there are other possible domestic uses, such as for serving small amounts of oil or vinegar.

Altogether, Amyx attributed fifty-six olpai and oinochoai to the Painter of Vatican 73, thus making his oeuvre rank among the largest recognized in Corinthian ceramics.

In later vase-iconography, oinokhoai and olpai appear in sympotic scenes where they are used for ladling wine from the krater and pouring it into cups (Richter & Milne, 1935: 18; Gericke, 1970: 32-35).

Word Forms

• olpes
• olpae
• olpai

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pitcher, lekythos, lekythus, flaske, olla, ewer.

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