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Daunian Horned Kyathos, Exhibited/Published 1993/94, 550-500 BC

Daunian Horned Kyathos, Exhibited/Published 1993/94, 550-500 BC


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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Greek: Pottery: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1462566
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Bernhard I. Muller, PhD
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Zurich, Switzerland

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Handmade Daunian kyathos with horn-like projections on top of the high strap handle.
The pierced face of the handle with geometric decoration in orange and dull black.
The bottom of the bowl decorated with an hourglass pattern consisting of opposite black and red triangles.
The base with broad bands and a cross over a diamond motif at center.
The piece impresses with the fineness and radiance of the clay, as well as the vibrancy of the colors.
Exhibited 1993/94 at the Musée Rath de Genève, and catalogued as vase no. 203, p. 310. L'art des peuples italiques: 3000 à 300 avant J.-C. Exhibition catalogue Musée Rath de Genève, 1993-1994. Electa Napoli 1993.
Exhibited 2002/03 at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève, museum catalogue p. 72. L'art premier des lapyges. Céramique Antique d'Italie méridionale. Exhibition catalogue Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève, 2002-2003. Electa Napoli 2002.
Shape and decoration belong to the Daunian Subgeometric II period, which spans from 550 to 400 BC.
Ceramic
Daunian, Subgeometric II, 550-500 BC
H. 15.1 cm (6 in)
D. 15 cm (5.9 in)
Museum quality and condition. Point of one horn reattached.
Private collection Geneva, by succession (data to the buyer)

The authenticity of the object is unconditionally guaranteed.