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Miniature Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)

A work made of terracotta, with silhouette decoration.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of terracotta, with silhouette decoration.

Date:

300-270 BCE

Artist:

Greek; probably Campania, Italy

About this artwork

The shoulder of this vase is decorated with a black ivy wreath with complex runners. Black lines appear on the handles and between them, as well as on the short neck.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture

Ancient Greek

Title

Miniature Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)

Place

Cales (Object made in)

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300 BCE–270 BCE

Medium

terracotta, with silhouette decoration

Dimensions

a (jar): 7.1 × 8.5 × 8.5 cm (2.82 × 3 .375 × 3.375 in) b (lid): 2.1 × 4 × 4 cm (.83 × 1.61 × 1.60 in) c (saucer): 2.5 × 13.3 × 13.3 cm (1 × 5.25 × 5.25 in)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase Fund

Reference Number

1889.119a-c

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