Description

A pottery trefoil oinochoe presenting an inverted pear-shaped form that tapers towards
the base. Its thick neck features a trefoil mouth, which consists of three small spouts
merging into a single opening. The oinochoe is completed with a splayed low foot.
Brownish bands of various thicknesses adorn the mid and lower body Additionally,
a vine pattern embellishes the base of the neck.  4th Century BC;

Height: 15 cms

Condition Complete

The Messapians, an ancient population inhabiting the southeastern region of Italy, were renowned for their pottery production. The Messapian potters employed various techniques such as wheel-throwing, hand-building, and intricate decorative motifs to create vessels of functional and aesthetic value. Their pottery served practical purposes in daily life, including storage, cooking, and serving food and beverages. Furthermore, these vessels were often used in ceremonial and ritualistic contexts, where they played a role in religious practices or feasts.