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Loutrophoros

Loutrophoros logo #10101) Ancient Greek pot shape
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Loutrophoros

Loutrophoros logo #21000 A loutrophoros (Ancient Greek: λουτροφόρος; Greek etymology: λουτρόν/loutron and φέρω/pherō, English translation: `bathwater` and `carry`) is a distinctive type of Greek pottery vessel characterized by an elongated neck with two handles. The loutrophoros was used to `help` hold water during marriage and funeral rituals...
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loutrophoros

loutrophoros logo #21003(from the article `amphora`) ...presented as a prize (filled with olive oil and having the inscription `I am one of the prizes from Athens`) at the Panathenaic Festivals from the ...
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loutrophoros

loutrophoros logo #21009loutrophoros A tall, long-necked water vase with two handles, used in ancient Athens, Greece, for bringing water for the ceremonial bath of the bride and groom on the eve of a marriage; it was also often buried in the grave of one who has died during the period of betrothal.
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loutrophoros

loutrophoros logo #21199a water jar, characterized by an elongated neck and flaring mouth, used to carry water for the marriage bath and set on the tomb of a person who had been unmarried.
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