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Peucetian Olla with Swastica, 575-525 BC

Tapered bulbous vessel with raised handles and small funnel-shaped rim.

On the body a central panel with a swastika between finely drawn combs.

Dark brown bands around the body, band of carefully rendered triangles and zigzags on the shoulder. Geometric patterns behind the handles, pointed triangles inside the rim.

Small chip out of the handle restored, craze along the back side fixed. Otherwise intact with neat design on the front. Applied decoration at the rear worn. Areas of surface deposits.

H. 23.6 cm (9.3 in)
W. over handles 26.5 cm (10.4 in)

English private collection

1750 USD