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 |