Krater
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An ancient Greek vessel for mixing water and wine. historical
"In the tondo of a cup in the Louvre we see a young slave, a pais, dip an oenochoe into a garlanded krater; he is holding a cup in the other hand and is about to serve drinks (fig. 20).” By isolating this detail, the painter implies all the aspects of a […]"
Example
More examples"In the tondo of a cup in the Louvre we see a young slave, a pais, dip an oenochoe into a garlanded krater; he is holding a cup in the other hand and is about to serve drinks (fig. 20).” By isolating this detail, the painter implies all the aspects of a […]"
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek κρατήρ (kratḗr).
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