Xenon

Xenon Ware refers to a particular variety of Apulian pottery from Magna Graecia in Southeastern Italy where Greeks settlers produced ceramics featuring matte pale orange-red or salmon geometric, abstract and floral decorative schemes over a rich black terracotta pottery body fired from red clay.

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    Ancient, Xenon Ceramic Vessel, Magna Graecia, Italy (1368LME) $495

    Original price was: $495.00.Current price is: $420.75.
    H: 3.125”  W: 3”  D: 2.875” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Dating from the 4th century B.C.E., this miniature pottery vessel was wheel-thrown in the Greek colonies, Apulia, Magna Graecia in Southeastern Italy. Called Xenon ware, it’s elegant shape has a curved body, small neck with flared rim and handle and is decorated with painted orange geometric designs.  Its diminutive shape indicates it may have been made for use by children or as a votive vessel. Common for pottery of this age there is some fading of the painted decoration and small chips. With no discernible repairs or restorations it is in very good shape for its age and use.

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