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Pyxis, Cosmetics Container

1922.01.0259

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Pyxis, Cosmetics Container   (1922.01.0259)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Toilet Articles
    3. :
  3. Beauty Supplies
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Greek

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 8.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 7.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 7.0 cm
Weight 308 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Lead
Manufacturing Processes Forging--Cold
Munsell Color Information Light Greenish Gray (10G 7/1) -Chip on rim. Yellowish Gray (10YR 8/2) -Intact rim. Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 7/4) -Encrustation near paper tag.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication University of Marburg Archaeological Seminar Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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