Pyxis, Cosmetics Container: Lid
1922.01.0116B
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Pyxis, Cosmetics Container: Lid (1922.01.0116B) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Geometric, 900 – 700 BCE |
| Culture | Greek, Corinthian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 8.2 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Height) | 6.1 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.3 cm |
| Weight | 99 g |
| Measuring Remarks | D3 is the wall thickness. |
| Materials | Ceramic |
| Manufacturing Processes | Throwing, Firing, Painting |
| Munsell Color Information | Moderate Reddish Brown (10 R 4/6) -ns Pale Orange Yellow ( 10 Y R 7.5/3) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | ITALO-CORINTHIAN PYXIS: Late 7th century B.C. ITALO CORINTHIAN PYXIS WITH A LID: The pyxis served as a box to hold perfumes or toilet articles. It had no handle but a lid with a central knob and was usually cylindrical. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | University of Marburg Archaeological Seminar Collection |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |