Laina (Jug)

Laina (jug). A Margarites-type jug with slip decoration. It doe not have the special properties of the jug from Thrapsano.

Laini (jug). Small jug with a narrow mouth found in eastern Crete.

Bouhlitsa (jug). A rare type of jug with a very narrow mouth, possibly copying Aegean forms. Found in eastern Crete.

Okadaki. A jug for water or wine, often glazed on the inside, from eastern Crete. Its name is derived from its similarity to measuring vessels (an oka is a measure of volume: 1,280 kg). The shape is reminiscent of medieval jugs.

Ladiko (oil flask). Spouted table vessel used for pouring oil on salads, boiled greens and legumes and into the frying pan and saucepan. Glazed inside and out in various colours. Imported from the area of the Aegean.

Kanata (jug). Measuring jug for liquids, independent of its special weight. Small spout on the rim. Also called a mouzouraki, oka or okadaki.

Leaded kanataki (small jug). Late 17th century. A small glazed table vessel in light yellow and green.