Krater facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Krater |
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| 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 big ceramic pot or vase from Ancient Greece. People used kraters to mix wine with water. This was a common way to drink wine back then. The inside of a krater was usually shiny (glazed). The outside often showed cool pictures of Greek life.
What is a Krater?
Kraters were large, round vases made from clay. They were very important in ancient Greek homes and at parties. These special pots were used to mix wine with water. Ancient Greeks usually watered down their wine before drinking it.
How Kraters Were Used
Once a krater was filled with wine and water, it became very heavy. Because of its weight, it usually stayed in one spot during a party. Guests would use a smaller cup or ladle to scoop out the mixed drink. They would then pour it into their own drinking cups.
The krater was often the main decoration at a Greek party. It was placed in the center of the room. Sometimes, a special person was even chosen by the guests to look after the krater during the party!
Images for kids
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Manner of Lydos, black-figure column crater depicting swans, ca. 550 BC, Museum of the Ancient Agora, Athens
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Column
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Calyx
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Volute
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Bell
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Vix Krater
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Derveni Krater
See also
In Spanish: Crátera para niños
