noun
- Plural of askos; ancient Greek or Roman vessels, typically made of leather or pottery, used for holding wine, oil, or other liquids.
Usage: archaeology; classical studies; plural form
Examples
- The museum's collection includes several askoi from the Hellenistic period.
- Ancient Greek askoi were often decorated with intricate patterns and mythological scenes.
- Archaeologists discovered askoi buried alongside other pottery in the excavation site.
- Wine merchants used askoi to transport and store their goods throughout the Mediterranean.
- The askoi on display show evidence of being used for both ceremonial and practical purposes.