Ancient Greek ceramic jars - Castello Banfi collection

Ancient Greek ceramic jars - Castello Banfi collection

It is a ceramic jar from ancient Greece, named after the Italiote region in southern Italy, which was a Greek colony in ancient times. Renowned for its vibrant orange red clay and red orange paintings, as well as detailed decorations in white and ochre colors. Decoration usually includes character images, such as male and female images, as well as male images draped in cloaks. This work belongs to the painter of Verona and was made around 340 to 330 BC. Collected by Castello Banfi. It is one of the representatives of ancient Greek ceramic art, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Greek ceramic technology.
Green glazed Islamic pottery jar - Real City Museum

Green glazed Islamic pottery jar - Real City Museum

It is a precious medieval Islamic ceramic artwork unearthed from the Alarcos archaeological site in the Castile La Mancha region of Spain. This pottery jar is a witness to the spread and influence of Islamic culture in the region, and has significant historical and cultural value. The shape is round and covered with a smooth layer of green glaze, which is very common in Islamic art and symbolizes life and prosperity. The surface decoration is simple and elegant, without excessive ornamentation, reflecting the aesthetic concept of pursuing simplicity and harmony in Islamic art. Currently housed in the Real City Museum, it is a masterpiece in the museum's collection of Islamic ceramics.
Tonosi style pottery jar

Tonosi style pottery jar

It was produced in the region of Dakolai between 250 and 500 AD. This pottery style is characterized by three colors of decoration: red, black, and white. It usually features human figures, animals, or natural elements as decorative themes, separated by stripes, lines, or dot patterns. The typical types of this style are plates or double walled jars. This pottery jar displays a rich decoration, with the main pattern being a human form of a bird, whose features suggest it may be a heron or flamingo.
Ancient Greek black painted narrow necked pottery jar

Ancient Greek black painted narrow necked pottery jar

Made around 540 BC, it is a ceramic artwork from the Attica region of ancient Greece. This pottery jar is characterized by black painting techniques and is jointly completed by potters and painters. The black painting technique involves using black pigment to depict images on pottery, then carving details and applying clear paint to create a sharp contrast during the firing process. Usually between 47 and 61 centimeters in height, its surface is painted with mythological scenes, war scenes, or sports competition patterns. Not only for practical purposes such as storing wine or olive oil, but also as an important medium for showcasing the cultural and artistic achievements of ancient Greece.