kaukalon
The term *kaukalon* (Ancient Greek: κάυκαλον) refers to a specific type of ancient Greek pottery vessel, primarily used for storing and transporting liquids such as olive oil, wine, or honey. The name derives from the Greek word *kauein* (καύειν), meaning "to burn," likely because the vessels were often used to carry flammable substances like oil, which could be ignited for lighting or ritual purposes.
Kaukalons were typically made of clay and had a distinctive shape: a narrow neck, a wide, rounded
These jars were widely used across the Greek world, particularly in the Archaic and Classical periods (roughly
Archaeological evidence suggests that kaukalons were produced in various Greek regions, including Attica, Corinth, and southern