Daunian pottery kyathos, Circa 5th-4th Century BC
Conservation: Repaired; damaged rim and handle
Material: Terracotta
Dimensions: 11 x 12 cm
Provenance: K. J. Hewett, Kent 1975; Michael Shaw acquired in London 1991; acquired by Mr. Emiel Kusters from the above in 2006, Amsterdam.
Price:
700€
A shallow bowl with a sharply offset lip. The decoration is in shades of brown and red. On the inner face of the lip are brown bands at the upper and lower edges and a reddish brown band along the middle. The outer face of the lip has a band of brown at the rim. Geometric patterns on the exterior and no decoration on the tondo. On the bottom: an eight-spoked wheel motif in black. The handle is decorated with swastikas.
