Lebes

A Lebes (Greek: boiler, majority Lebetes ) is an ancient basin- shaped vessel that could be used both for cooking, washing and the like. It was usually made ​​of bronze, silver or clay and either mounted on a tripod or a einfüßigen stand.

A special form of Lebes is the so-called Lebes Gamikos (Greek wedding boiler), which was additionally equipped with high handles and was erected at the wedding so that this could be achieved by the bride always. He served carrying out the purification ceremony and was most likely used as a flower vase. Lebetes were presented to successful athletes as a trophy.

In modern research Lebetes are also often referred to incorrectly as the Dinos.

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