olpe

from The Century Dictionary.

• noun In Greek antiquity: A leathern oil-flask used in the palæstra, etc.
• noun A small pouring- or dipping-vase, somewhat of the form of the oinochoë, but in general with an even rim and no spout, and having the neck more open. In some examples, as in the cut, the rim is trifoliate.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

• noun Originally, a leather flask or vessel for oils or liquids; afterward, an earthenware vase or pitcher without a spout.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

• noun Originally, a leather flask or vessel for oils or liquids; afterward, an earthenware vase or pitcher without a spout.