Ancient history

What did the Romans drink out of?

Romans drank from a variety of vessels, including cups, bowls, and goblets. These were made from various materials, including pottery, glass, and metal. The choice of material often depended on the social status of the person using the vessel. For example, wealthy Romans might use gold or silver cups, while poorer Romans would use pottery or wooden cups.

Some of the most common drinking vessels used by Romans included:

* Cups (pocula): These were small, handleless vessels used for drinking wine or water. They were often made of pottery, glass, or metal.

* Bowls (paterae): These were shallow, wide-mouthed vessels used for drinking wine or water. They were often made of pottery or glass.

* Goblets (calices): These were tall, stemmed vessels with a wide mouth. They were often made of pottery, glass, or metal.

* Pitchers (amphorae): These were large, narrow-mouthed vessels used for transporting or storing wine or water. They were often made of pottery or glass.

* Flasks (lagenae): These were small, narrow-mouthed vessels used for transporting or storing wine or water. They were often made of pottery or glass.

In addition to these vessels, Romans also used other objects to drink from, such as seashells, animal horns, and even skulls.