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ITEM NUMBER: G-305 ITEM NAME: Greek Geometric Vase SIZE: 9"H (23cm) ITEM NUMBER: G-305 ITEM NAME: Greek Geometric Vase SIZE: 9"H (23cm) ITEM TYPE: Greek vase ITEM MATERIAL: Terracotta, hand turned ITEM FINISH: Hand painted polychrome RETAIL PRICE: $125.00 SHIPPING: $35.00 CANADA SHIPPING: $9.00 National Museum, Athens. Greek Geometric Period, 900B.C. Greek vases were made for household and religious functions and were designed for a particular use. That use determined their shape. Over the years they acquired standard shapes which allowed them to be categorized as follows: The Amphora has two handles and is usually a swollen vase with a large mouth. It was designed to store or transport provisions such as oil or wines. The Hydria was used as a water jar. Typically it has three handles. The handle at the back was used for pouring or carrying the vase. The handles at the sides were there for lifting and were sometimes absent in smaller vases. The Lekythos