Jug

Italic-Native, South Italian (Daunian)

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 199


Painted in matte reddish and black pigments applied directly on the buff-colored clay, this jug exemplifies a type of pottery made by a native Italic people in southern Italy known as the Daunians. The meticulously executed decoration features horizontal bands and square panels often ornamented with latticework. Many of Moore’s designs exhibit similar geometric motifs, suggesting he found inspiration in objects like this one.

Jug, Terracotta, Italic-Native, South Italian (Daunian)

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Jug, Terracotta, Italic-Native, South Italian (Daunian)
Jug, Terracotta, Italic-Native, South Italian (Daunian)
Jug, Terracotta, Italic-Native, South Italian (Daunian)
Jug, Terracotta, Italic-Native, South Italian (Daunian)
Jug, Terracotta, Italic-Native, South Italian (Daunian)
Jug, Terracotta, Italic-Native, South Italian (Daunian)

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