An olpe is a characteristic type of terracotta wine jug made by the Daunians of northern Apulia, in what is now the Puglia region of southern Italy, between the 7th and 4th centuries BC. These single-handled vessels are typically identified by their elongated or rounded bodies and broad, funnel-shaped rims. They were decorated by hand with geometric patterns and bands using slips in shades of brown, red, and black. Daunian pottery is distinguished by its bold yet understated designs, combining indigenous Italic ceramic traditions with artistic influences introduced through contact with nearby Greek settlements.
