Globular Pyxis, Cosmetics Container

1914.03.0003A

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Artifact Identification Globular Pyxis, Cosmetics Container   (1914.03.0003A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Toilet Articles
  4. :
  5. Beauty Supplies
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Archaic Period (800 - 480 BC)
Date 575 – 550 BCE
Culture Corinthian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 14.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 13.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 13.3 cm
Weight 410 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment--Slip
Manufacturing Processes Throwing, Painting, Firing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

Wisseman, Sarah U. Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum. Philipp von Zabern: Mainz, 1989. Page 1, Plate 1, 2.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction no

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