Ancient Daunian Kantharos - Italic Pottery - Published

Ancient Daunian Kantharos - Italic Pottery - Published

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Daunian bi-chrome pottery kantharos with twin handles and geometric stripes and wavy lines around body with footed base. Delicate form and dates to 4th century BC; Southern Italy. Measures 4-1/8” in height, minor rim chip, as shown.

This collection of over 200 artifacts was uncovered by Captain Farwell near the end of WWII. Several of the pieces were displayed in museums in Italy, as well as Detroit and most have been published in a book written by Captain Farwell.

Provenance: Ex-Byron Farwell collection.