Shape
Stamnos
στάμνος
8 vases
A broad storage vessel with a wide mouth, short neck, and two horizontal handles set at the shoulder. Used for storing wine or other liquids.
Function & Use
Wine storage
8 examples
Terracotta stamnos (jar)
early 5th century BCE
Terracotta stamnos (jar)
ca. 475–450 BCE
Terracotta stamnos
Attributed to the Deepdene Painter
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ca. 470–460 BCE
Terracotta stamnos (jar)
Recalls the Barclay Painter
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ca. 450–440 BCE
Terracotta stamnos (jar) with lid
Attributed to the Villa Giulia Painter
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ca. 450 BCE
Terracotta stamnos (jar)
Attributed to the Menelaos Painter
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ca. 450 BCE
Terracotta stamnos
Attributed to the Fluid Group
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ca. 375 BCE
Terracotta stamnos (jar)
Attributed to the Captives Group
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ca. 350 BCE
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