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Krater
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Krater discovered on the acropolis of Mycenae, depicting fully armed warriors, date 1200–1100 BC. Located in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens
Material Ceramic
Created Multiple cultures, originating predominantly in Greece and exported
Period/culture A vaseform of the Bronze Age and the Iron Age
Place Circum-Mediterranean

A krater was a large ceramic vase. Kraters were used to mix wine and water in Ancient Greece. Kraters were glazed on the interior, the exterior of kraters often showed scenes from Greek life.

Once filled, the krater was heavy and not easily moved. Another vessel was dipped into the mix. This vessel was then used to fill other vessels such as wine cups.

The krater was the centerpiece of a party in Ancient Greece. A special person was chosen by party guests to take care of the krater.

Images for kids

  • AGMA Black-figured column krater with swans P24943

    Manner of Lydos, black-figure column crater depicting swans, ca. 550 BC, Museum of the Ancient Agora, Athens

  • Column-krater Louvre E628

    Column

  • Calyx-krater Louvre CA929

    Calyx

  • Volute-krater woman BM GR1985.10-9.1

    Volute

  • Bell-krater hare BM F547

    Bell

  • Cratère de Vix 0023

    Vix Krater

  • Cratère de Derveni 0001

    Derveni Krater

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Crátera para niños

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