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Messapian Trozella of the Floral Zigzag Group, 425-400 BC

Bellied trozella on a small foot, the short neck with a collar-shaped rim. High, angular strap handles with roundels on the highest point and at the base.

Metopic panels of chequer and hour-glasses on the neck , the shoulder with ‘knotted zigzag’ and a branch with pointed leafs.

Shape and scheme of decoration belong to the Floral Zigzag Group, which is discussed pp. 51-53 in: D. G. Yntema. “Messapian Painted Pottery”, in Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 1974, pp. 3-84.

Superb condition with good preservation of the applied decoration. One roundel missing and minor chips out of the foot.

H. to handle 22 cm (8.6 in)
H. to rim 16 cm (6.3 in)

Ex Ian Auld Collection, England

2800 USD