Large Greek Messapian Pottery Kalathos, South Italy, c. 4th Century B.C.

(Messapian Kalathos)

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Item No.
34.37366
Culture
Messapian, South Italy, c. 4th Century B.C. 
Item Details.
The body nicely decorated with two bands of crisscross in red slip, an ivy or vine tendril band around the rim and a band of waves at the bottom. Line dividers and encircling rings to the base and inner walls. Exquisite. Kalathoi served to store and provide wool for processing.

Provenance: Kuizenga collection, The Netherlands, acquired 13th September 1988.

Size
17.8 cm H - 7 inches
Material
Terracotta 
Condition
Intact 
Categories
Greek
Price.
US$ 1400
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