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Askos (Ancient Greek:ἀσκός "tube"; plural:ἀσκοί - askoi) is the name given in modern terminology to a type ofancient Greekpottery vessel[1] used to pour small quantities of liquids such as oil. It is recognisable from its flat shape and a spout at one or both ends that could also be used as a handle. They were usually painted decoratively like vases and were mainly used for storing oil and refilling oil lamps.
These were extensively traded in and around theMediterranean. An example of this is UC47602 in thePetrie Museum's collection, which is aBlack Glazed vessel with an almost metallic appearance and was originally produced inGreece (the main production was inAttica),Etruria, and was excavated inMemphis.
The original meaning ofἀσκός iswineskin. The early Christian sect of theAscitae takes its name from them. TheAscodrugitae, however, are unrelated except in a folk etymology.[2]
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