The ancient Greek jars, decorated with the most interesting motifs, are an outstanding unity among the analogous creations of the global civilization.

Furthurmore, the ancient Greek jars present numerous mythological motifs on their relief decoration, thus allowing an enlightening approach to the evolution of ancient Greek pottery.

From the domination of the natural world in the Mycenaean Era decorative motifs to its formative depiction, and, through the presentation of half-breeds and imaginary creatures to the prevalance of human figures, the very evolution of ancient Greek art can be traced.

Ancient Greek potters had developed a wide variety of jar shapes, their primary task being the satisfaction of every day practical needs, but without, on the other hand neglecting aesthetics; always combining the elements of utility and elegance in their creations.

And, sometimes, the ancient Greek jars can match sculpture creations in size, harmony, symmetry and vividness.

- AMPHORA : A big jar with a thin neck and 2 vertical handles, used for holding oil or wine.
- CRATER : A large jar with an open oirfice used for mixing wine with water.
- PITHOS : A large jar for the storing of foods.
- OENOKHOE : A jar used for removing wine from craters and for pouring it into the wineglasses.
- OLPE : A type of oenokhoe with a very short neck and a handle that does not exceed in height the round oirfice.
- HEXALEIPRON : A small open jar with a low bottom for holding aromatic essenses or liquid ointments. Often refered to as plemokhoe.
- LEVES GHAMIKOS : This jar has 2 tall vertical handles on its shoulder, not always having a tall hypostaton. Used in matrimonial rituals.
- LOUTERION : A large, open jar with 2 handles and usually a prokhoe.
- PYXIS : A small jar with a lid, where women used to keep their cosmetics and jewellery.
- LOUTROPHOROS : A tall, closed jar with a long neck, used in matrimonial baths.

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