1. a large ancient Greek water jar with three handles, typically used for carrying water from wells or springs
Usage: archaeology; ancient Greek pottery

Examples

• The museum’s collection includes a beautifully painted hydria from the 5th century BCE.
• Ancient Greek women would carry hydriai to the fountain house to collect water for their households.
• The hydria’s three handles made it easier to lift when full of water.
• Archaeologists discovered several broken hydriai at the excavation site.
• The red-figure hydria depicted scenes of daily life in ancient Athens.
• This particular hydria shows the distinctive shape and proportions typical of Attic pottery.