COLLECTION OF GREEK DAUNIAN PAINTED JUGS. Ca. 500 BC. A fine and varied group of four Daunian ceramic jugs, each of globular or slightly ovoid form with a single vertical handle and flaring rim. The bodies are decorated with horizontal bands of red and black paint over a pale buff or cream slip, a characteristic feature of Daunian geometric pottery. The group displays minor variations in profile and decorative scheme, illustrating the regional stylistic diversity of Daunia during the Archaic and Classical periods. All exhibit attractive surface patination and signs of age, serving as evocative examples of the Italic ceramic tradition. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 17486, The Royal House of Savoy, Lot 71. Size: 95-105mm x 80-95mm; Weight: 660g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.