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Ancient Magna Graecia Messapian Pottery Kalathos c.4th

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Ancient Magna Graecia Messapian Pottery Kalathos c.4th
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Ancient Magna Graecia Messapian Pottery Kalathos c.4th century BC. Size 5 1/2 inches high x 6 3/8 inches diameter. With flared lip and reserved band of buff with palmette design. The kalathos functioned as a multi-use basket in the Greek and Roman worlds. The top-hat shaped vessel was symbolic of abundance and fertility due to its use during the harvest and wool gathering. Ex Zeus Antiquities, 2004. Ex; Harlem J Berk Chicago USA.