Canosa vases

The distinguishing feature of Canosa vases are the water-soluble paints, which are not always fired onto the body, leaving the colors susceptible to damage.

The pigments most commonly used on these funerary wares are blue, black, light purple, pink, and white.

Additionally, decoration included applied plastic winged heads, gorgons and similar motifs.

The paintings often depicted Nike, chariots, battle scenes, naiskoi and winged female figures.

The main find locations of such vessels are Canosa (after which the vases are now named), Arpi and Ordona.