Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Terracotta Lot of two Messapic vessels - 16×8×13 cm - (1)

a) Apulia, Messapian kalathos, approx. 5th / 4th century B C, height 18 cm, Diameter 13 cm, Diameter foot 8 cm Rare lily-shaped vessel on a ring foot. White primer with reddish-brown décor in horizontal striped ribbons. Kalathos (Greek) , the lily-shaped work basket of Greek women. It was used for various types of work. The kalathos had a symbolic meaning at the feasts of Athena, but especially in those of the Demeter as a flower basket of the Persephone; Condition: Composed of several fragments, joined with retouching to the broken edge. No add-ons b) Apulia, Messapian Omphalos bowl, approx. 4th century B C, height 3 cm, Diameter 15 cm Diameter Beige clay, flat round bowl, which is provided with a central hump and served as a sacrificial bowl, decorated with concentric circles in red and brown. The term omphalos is used synonymously from the centre and the navel of the event. Condition: Minimal restoration on the lip, otherwise intact Provenance: 1996 from the German art trade, before that German private collection of the 50/60s. Proof of origin at Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees, that this object has been acquired legally and that he is entitled to ship it. The seller will ensure that the necessary documents are provided. The seller will inform the buyer if this should take more than 2 days.