Amis (ceramics)
As Amis ( Greek Ἀμίς ) in which is classical archeology a form of ancient Greek ceramic respectively.
The Amis is a urinal . The egg-shaped vessels, which were 20 centimeters high, had a handle at the top for carrying and a cornice- like protection over a large hole into which men could chop their water. In Sybaris , according to ancient sources, the custom developed to use the Amis at feasts. Alkibiades is said to have introduced it to Athens . It is said to have been hung on a nail on the wall in bedrooms. Different authors mention different materials. Older names of the Amis were Greek οὐράνη and Greek ἐνουρήθρα , the form for women was Greek σκάφιον (Skafion, Latin scaphium ). Images of the vessels can be found several times on Greek vase pictures .
literature
- August Mau : Ἀμίς . In: Paulys Realencyclopadie der classischen Antiquity Science (RE). Volume I, 2, Stuttgart 1894, Col. 1837 f.
Web links
- Description (Engl.)