Focusing on the History of Dipylon Krater, discuss the Dipylon Amphora about the Description of the Dipylon Kraters.
Dipylon Amphora The Dipylon Amphora is the female version of the Dipylon krater. They both hold the same significance; their name and slight shape make each one different. The Dipylon amphora has a long and narrow neck roughly one-third of its size and is decorated with goats and geometric shapes. The body of the vase is vast and decorated with human figures and geometric shapes. On the body, there are also short handles. These handles are specific to Dipylon amphoras. The handles tell others that a woman lays in the grave that it marks. At the foot of the vase, there is a hole designated for loved ones to pour libations.
On the body of the amphora, we can see the images of mourning figures surrounding the dead woman. Their bodies are made out of triangles which connect back to the style of the Geometric period. Their arms are positioned above their heads, showing a strong emotion of despair and pain. We can tell that there is pain towards this woman's death because we can see the tears pouring down their faces in 'm' shapes.
Geometric period libations. Dipylon krater Dipylon Amphora