Ca. 600 BC. A beautiful olpe, that combines elegant form and decorative motifs with expert craftsmanship. It features graceful piriform body, tapering to a slender funnel-shaped neck with an overhanging lip. The vessel is adorned with three horizontal registers of birds walking to the right, intermingled with large rosettes. The intricate and delicately painted motifs on this olpe showcase the fine attention to detail that was a hallmark of Italo-Corinthian ceramic production. The double sturdy handle of this olpe joins the shoulder with a rim with rotelle on either side, adding to its functionality and aesthetic appeal. As a vessel for storing and pouring liquids, this olpe would have been an essential item in the daily lives of the ancient Italo-Corinthian people. The Italo-Corinthian style of pottery emerged as a fusion of Corinthian and Etruscan styles in Southern Italy during the 7th century BC. It is known for its distinct decorative motifs, including animal and plant motifs, and its high-quality craftsmanship. This olpe is a testament to the timeless beauty and enduring legacy of the Italo-Corinthian ceramic tradition. Cf. The Penn Museum, Object Number: L-64-171.Size: L:325mm / W:190mm ; 1.08kgProvenance: Property of an English gentleman, acquired on the US Art market in 2005; ex. Austrian collection; ex. Dorotheum, 2000.