Ritual Vessels

Kolymbithra or fraski (font). The most common type of font is the beehive, called a fraski. The handles are different and it has three hollow cylindrical protuberances in the rim for candles. Decorated in various ways.

Flowerpot font. A rare form with a narrow base. The candle-holders protrude from the rim.

“Eggcup” font. An exact copy of the traditional Orthodox brass font. The candle-holders protrude from the rim and there is a small drainage hole. This rare type is decorated with symmetrical incisions, crosses in relief etc.

Kapsi (censer). A small, low, open cup or censer, in which hot coals and incense are placed.

Thymiato (censer). Similar to the above, an imitation of brass censers.

“Lekani”. An ecclesiastical vessel whose precise use is unknown. The holes around the rim indicate that it may have been hung up, possibly for lighting.