Lebes 1501785 165174115 2007-10-17T13:11:01Z 91.76.56.203 interwiki [[Image:Lebes gamikos Louvre K196.jpg|thumb|Lebes gamikos]] The '''lebes''', in [[Ancient Greece]], was originally a deep bowl with a rounded bottom: it needed a [[stand]] to remain upright. In classical times a foot was attached, and it was typically used as a mixing bowl in food preparation. One translation of the word is ''cauldron''. The ''lebes gamikos'' was specifically a wedding bowl with looping handles; it is thought that it stood by the bride's door and may have been used in a purification ceremony. A metal (eg [[bronze]])lebes could be a prize in [[athletic]] contests. == See also == {{Commonscat|Lebetes|Lebes}} [[Category:Ancient Greek pot shapes]] {{ceramics-stub}} {{Greek Vases}} [[cs:Lebés]] [[de:Lebes]] [[et:Lebes]] [[nl:Lebes]] [[no:Lebes]] [[ru:Лебес]]