| For example, grapes and nautical images might be used on the kylix or a ceremonial procession might be a part of the lekythos design. |
| The lekythos was an oil-jar of an elongated shape, neck in proportion, cup-like orifice, and one handle. |
| The pyxis was used by women at their toilet, and the lekythos, alabastron and askos for oil and unguents. |
| For other shapes, such as the hydria, and lekythos, the old method was for a time preferred. |
