Daunian Kyathos

Culture: Daunian

Period: 6th-5th century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 16.2 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 4219

Provenance: German private collection E. H., since the 1950s. Last in the German art market.

Condition: Intact

Description: Bulbous kyathos with a smooth surface, horizontal rim and high raised band handle. At the top the handle bends sharply towards the rim. The entire vessel is painted with red and brown bands, as well as geometric motives. On the inside of the handle hatched rectangles, outside red lines framed by brown ones. Remarkable is the depiction of a stylized animal with hump on the base.