Terracotta pyxis with lid
The pyxis was a container used to hold cosmetics, jewelry, and other small items. The friezes of real and fantastic animals decorating this example are characteristic of Corinthian art. The style and subject matter were strongly influenced by the art of the ancient Near East. In the 7th century B.C., the Greeks came into close contact with their neighbors to the east, where repetitive bands of animal decoration were common.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta pyxis with lid
- Date: ca. 620–590 BCE
- Culture: Greek, Corinthian
- Medium: Terracotta with black and red paint
- Dimensions: H. 14 cm x D. 13.5 cm (rim) x D. 18 cm (with handles)
- Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
- Object Number: 2021.40.41a, b
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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