Two Daunian kyathoi, ca. 5th - 4th century BC ·  Southern Italy, Apulia, Daunian culture · ID: 3053275

Description

ceramic, pigment,

Kyathoi are among the characteristic vessel forms of Daunian pottery from Apulia. Typical features include geometric decoration and distinctive handle forms. Figural elements and comparable motifs refer to symbolic concepts of femininity and fertility and may also point to female-specific rituals.

a) with a zoomorphic handle, M: 12 cm × 13.5 cm

b) with a strap handle, M: 10.5 cm × 10.5 cm

Notices

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