Daunian Kantharos

Culture: Daunian

Period: 4th century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 18 cm high

Price: 1 600 Euro

Ref: 4222

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

Condition: Intact

Description: Large spherical kantharos with a slightly compressed body which sits on a set off foot ring. The estuary is funnel-shaped, the band handles, which raise over the rim, reach to the shoulder. The vessel is painted with red and brown color. On the shoulder an encircling olive wreath. Below bands in different widths. On the outside of the handle stylized animals, possibly lizards with long tails.