DAUNIEN, 6th century B.C. - Lot 10

DAUNIEN, 6th century B.C. Askos with one handle and wide cylindrical neck ending in open lips, featuring linear and sawtooth decoration Polychrome terracotta Very slight wear to decoration and small chips on neck and tail H. 14.5 cm x L. 16 cm Provenance : Collection of Professor Kenneth Graham, acquired from him at auction in the 1970/80s. A letter from Dr. Veronica Tatton-Brown of the British Museum, dated April 10, 1980, confirming the dating and culture of this askos will be given to the buyer. The Daunians, who settled in Puglia in southern Italy, are renowned for their ceramics decorated with symbolic motifs. These decorations reflect a clear Greek influence, marking a transition from geometric ornamentation to more figurative motifs. Askos were mainly used to contain and pour liquids, probably as part of rituals or in everyday life. Their design and decoration testify to the skill of Daunian craftsmen and the importance of these objects in the cultural practices of the period. Expert : Serge REYNES