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Daunian Bichrome Olla, Subgeometric II, 550-400 BC

Appealing olla with bichrome desing, the main frieze with a group of four black diagonal lines alternating with a single red one.

The vase shows a tapered bulbous body and short funnel type rim. Two heavy handles on the rounded shoulder.

For a related shape cf. plate 25, fig. C7 in: E. de Juliis. La Ceramica Geometrica della Daunia. Florence 1977.

Intact. Cream ground worn at rear with the original reddish ceramic coming to the fore.

H. 12.2 cm (4.8 in)
D. rim 13.1 cm (5.15 in)

Art market England

860 USD