Magna Graecia, South Italic Colonies, Apulia, Xenon, ca. 340 to 325 BCE. A classic trefoil-spouted oinochoe with an elegant body on a ringed foot, created in a pottery workshop in the Apulia region of southern Italy where potters were known for introducing additional pigments to black-glazed vessels. The surface of this example of Xenon ware presents a trio of decorative registers adorning the body and shoulder - from top to bottom - a band of vertical frets, next a band of undulating S-form shapes, and finally a band of left-pointing chevrons - all in added fugitive matte red pigment. Overall, a lovely example that demonstrates skillful technique, an attractive painted decorative program, and a surface boasting stunning luster.

Xenon ware is a specific type of Apulian pottery, named after a famous vase in Frankfurt (Beazley, EVP, p. 219.1) that is inscribed with the name: XENON. This type is distinguished by added matte red decoration over black glaze as we see in this example.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private collection of Dr. P.G. Giacometti, acquired at Charles Ede Ltd., London in 1978

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#139435

Minor nicks and abrasions to foot, body, spout, and handle, with fading to some matte pigmentation, otherwise intact and excellent. Light earthen deposits throughout. Nice areas of craquelure to glaze in some areas. Two old stickers beneath base.