Rhyton

Word RHYTON
Character 6
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈɹʌɪtɒn/

Definitions and meanings of "Rhyton"

What do we mean by rhyton?

A hornlike drinking vessel of ancient times, often having a pointed end shaped like an animal or animal's head. noun

In Greek antiquity, a type of drinking-vase, usually with one handle. noun

A container from which fluids are intended to be drunk, having a base in the form of a head. noun

Greek drinking horn noun

A container from which fluids are intended to be drunk, having one handle and usually a base in the form of a head.

A Thracian drinking horn.

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The word "rhyton" in example sentences

It's technically known as a rhyton, which are usually used in religious places. ❋ Steve Carper (2006)

We uncovered this rhyton, shaped like a pig, in the niche of room 11. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The rhyton (derived from the ancient Greek word, ρυτον) is a container from which fluids were intended to be drunk or poured as a libation in a religious ceremony. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Each rhyton has a hole at the bottom, through which liquids slowly flowed. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Terracotta rhyton (ritual vessel) painted in "Marine Style" ❋ Unknown (2008)

Visitors may recognize other hallmark Minoan artifacts in the show: clay tablets inscribed with the still-undeciphered Linear A writing, a bull's head rhyton carved from chlorite with gilded horns, and the "Chieftain's Cup," a carved steatite conical cup with processional scene (see photo gallery). ❋ Unknown (2008)

Also on display are several unprovenienced items from the Met's own collection, among them a ram's headed silver rhyton and two gold appliqués in the form of lions, purportedly from Iran. ❋ Unknown (2001)

I should add that the rendering of the moustache on the mask is similar to the locks of the mane on the lion-head rhyton; moreover, its shape is the same as the upper lip of two of the masks from grave circle A. ❋ Unknown (1999)

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