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Globular Pyxis, Cosmetics Container

Globular Pyxis, Cosmetics Container

1914.03.0003A

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Globular Pyxis, Cosmetics Container (1914.03.0003A)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Personal Artifacts : Toilet Articles : Beauty Supplies
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Europe, West : Greece
Period	Archaic Period (800 - 480 BC)
Date	575 – 550 BCE
Culture	Corinthian

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	Corinthian Globular Pyxis Shape and Ornament - Round body, round handles set vertically, flaring foot, with glazed concentric bands on underside. Dots and concentric circles on lid. Stripes on the exterior of rim. On the shoulder, a subgeometric design of double -dots and bands. Handles and one of three broad bands on lower body also glazed. Accessory Colors - Red : stripes, double-dots, and bands. Dimensions and Conditions - H. with handles 0.137 m.; d. body 0.16 m.; d. rim 0.076 m.; d. foot 0.105 m.; d. lid 0.089 m. Buff fabric, brown glaze. Foot chipped, lid repainted. Decoration faded. From Tiryns. About 575 - 550 550 B.C. -- Wisseman, Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, Plate 1, 2.
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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