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Pyxis with Bust of a Dog

Red-figure 6256 · Pyxis · 4th century BC (Classical)

<p>The lid of this red-figure pyxis depicts the head, neck, and chest of a dog, to the right in profile with a collar around its neck.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.82' rel='external'>Pyxis with Bust of a Dog</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Inscription

[Translation] Graffito on bottom of base and underside of lid: NZ

Shape

Pyxis

Technique

Red-figure

Date

4th century BC (Classical)

Culture

Greek

Painter

6256