Plemochoe

Theban black varnish - "Plemochoe" from Thespiai , around 550/525 BC Chr.

As Plemochoe , also in the spelling Plemochoë (ancient Greek πλημοχόη, from πλήμη for swelling [in relation to water] and χέω for pour ), is a controversial name for a form of ancient pottery.

In parts of classical archaeological research, plemochoen are vessels for storing valuable liquids such as perfumes, ointments and oils. It is known that vessels of the name were used in the Eleusinian cult . Some of the researchers are of the opinion that this is only a partial form of the Exaleiptron . That form of the exaleiptron called Plemochoe has a high base and an inwardly curved mouth rim.

literature

• Ingeborg Scheibler : Exaleiptra. In: Yearbook of the German Archaeological Institute . Vol. 79, 1964, pp. 72-108.
• Wolfgang Schiering : The Greek clay pots. Shape, purpose and change of form (= Gebr.-Mann-Studio-series ). 2nd, significantly changed and expanded edition. Mann, Berlin 1983, ISBN 3-7861-1325-4 , p. 151.