Daunian Kalathos

Culture: Daunian

Period: 4th century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 17.6 cm high; 26.4 cm in diameter

Price: Sold

Ref: 4157

Provenance: German private collection A. and W. H., acquired in the 1970s to the early 1980s.

Condition: Intact

Description: Large, Daunian kalathos with brown painting on light clay. The chalice-shaped vessel with a protruding rim and a slightly set off, flat base. The painting with geometric decoration depicts seven different decorative bands, amongst them lozenges and chequers, meander, triangles and grid ornaments. The bottom is decorated with a large rosette.