The Daunians were an Italic tribe inhabiting northern Apulia in classical antiquity, before the Greek expansion in Southern Italy. Starting in the Late Bronze Age (11th century BC), a local ceramic production was developed in the region, characterised by a light coloured purified clay and decorations with simple geometric patterns. This production continued uninterrupted until the Hellenistic age, showing unique characteristics according to the different areas of the region.
To learn more about Greek pottery, please visit our relevant blog post: Styles and Uses of Greek Pottery.
