(8th-5th centuries BCE ) The Roman name for the coastal areas of Southern Italy colonized by Greek city-states, an important center of Greek civilization and first named by the Roman poet Ovid in his poem Fasti. Greek settlers brought their Hellenic culture, which had a great effect on Italian civilization. Italian Apulia was part of Magna Graecia.
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ancient xenon ware lekanis from Apulia in Magna Graecia, Roman name for the South Italy coastal area. With close-fitting top held cosmetics. Considered fine ware, fathers filled them with jewelry for their daughters’ wedding gifts.
Miniature 4th century BCE elegant xenon Apulia vessel, flared rim and handle, with painted orange geometric designs which may have been a child’s cup or used for votive purposes.
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