Lebes

Lebes gamikos, a vessel that was part of an ancient Greek wedding

The lebes (Greek 'λέβης', plural lebetes) is a type of ancient Greek cauldron, normally in bronze. It is a deep bowl with a rounded bottom. It was often supported by a sacrificial tripod.[1] In classical times, a foot was attached and it was typically used as a cooking pot.

  1. ^ Sayles, Wayne G. (2003). Ancient Coin Collecting. Vol. 1. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications. p. 258. Lebes: cauldron, usually supported on a tripod.