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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  • Sale! Ancient Xenon Lekanis, Magna Graecia, (3247)

    Ancient Xenon Lekanis, Magna Graecia, (3247)

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    Ht: 3.5”  Dia: 3.5” FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Ancient xenon ware lekanis with close-fitting top that held cosmetics from Apulia in Magna Graecia, the Roman name for the South Italy coastal area. Considered fine ware, fathers filled these pieces with jewelry for their daughters’ wedding gifts.

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  • Sale! Ancient Xenon Pottery Olpe, Magna Graecia, Apulia, (1784)

    Ancient Xenon Pottery Olpe, Magna Graecia, Apulia, (1784)

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    H: 3.125”  W: 3”  D: 2.875” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    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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