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Pyxis with Three Feet and Cover

Pyxis · c. 600 BCE

Intact. Body: on outer side of each leg a siren; cover: series of concentric bands almost obliterated.

Shape

Period

Orientalizing period to Archaic

Date

c. 600 BCE

Culture

Greek

Dimensions

H: 7.00 cm W: 8.40 cm

Medium

Terracotta; pale yellow clay with slip

Findspot

Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Corinthia

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

Accession Number

1925.30.3.A-B

Image Source

harvard

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