A stamnos (plural stamnoi; adjective stamnoid) is a type of Greek pottery used to store liquids. [1] Stamnoi had a foot, wide mouths, [2] lids and handles on their shoulders.

With refined designs that are gracefully adapted to its shape, this stamnos is a fine example of red-figure painting during the Classical era. It retains its original lid, a rarity among ancient vases.

The meaning of STAMNOS is an ancient Greek wine jar with a wide mouth and with handles set horizontally on the shoulders.

Museum number 1843,1103.1 Description Pottery: red-figured stamnos. (a) Departure of a warrior.

Title: Terracotta stamnos (jar) Period: Classical Date: early 5th century BCE Culture: Greek, Attic Medium: Terracotta; red-figure Dimensions: Overall: 15 3/4 x 18 5/8in. (40 x 47.3cm) diameter …

A Stamnos is a type of large, wide-mouthed pottery jar used in ancient Greece, primarily during the classical period. Unlike amphorae, which have narrow necks and pointed bottoms, the …

It is uncertain whether the three stately figures on one side, shown participating in rites honoring Dionysos, are Greek women or maenads, female followers of the wine god. The subject at left...

The stamnos (pl. stamnoi; possibly connected with Greek histemi - I set up) is a broad-shouldered, round-shaped vessel, with a low foot and a low neck. Its two horizontal handles …

The stamnos at the Art Institute, along with others that he decorated, depicts scenes related to the cult of the wine god Dionysos, highlighting his uncluttered, elegant signature style.

The alabastron would seem to be set too low to be hung on the wall, but yet it also seems a little too far from the woman to be hanging from her hand or wrist. Above the scenes is a border of …