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Pyxis

πυξίς
1977 vases
A lidded cylindrical box used for cosmetics, jewellery, or trinkets. Often decorated with women's domestic scenes, reflecting its association with the female sphere.
Function & Use
Container for cosmetics and jewellery
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PYXIS (CYPRIOT, IRON AGE)
PYXIS (CYPRIOT, IRON AGE)
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Epoque / période : hellénistique ; vernis noir Date de création/fabrication : IIe s. av. J.-C. ; Ie
PYXIS (MYCENEAN)
PYXIS (MYCENEAN)
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PYXIS (EGYPTIAN)
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PYXIS (UNCERTAIN)
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Epoque / période : hellénistique Date de création/fabrication : 2e moitié IIIe s. av. J.-C. ; 1e moi
PYXIS (CORINTHIAN, BLACK-FIGURE)
PYXIS (CORINTHIAN, BLACK-FIGURE)
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PYXIS (UNCERTAIN)
PYXIS (UNCERTAIN)
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PYXIS (PROTOCORINTHIAN)
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PYXIS (EUBOEAN)
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PYXIS (MYCENEAN)
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PYXIS (UNCERTAIN)
PYXIS (UNCERTAIN)
PYXIS (CORINTHIAN, BLACK-FIGURE)
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BF -400 to -300
PYXIS (ATHENIAN GEOMETRIC)
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RF -500 to -450
PYXIS, FRAGMENT (CORINTHIAN)
PYXIS, FRAGMENT (CORINTHIAN)
BF BOLOGNA 417, P OF · -475 to -425
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RF NAPLES 2632, P OF · -450 to -400
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RF SABOUROFF P · -475 to -425
PYXIS (ATHENIAN GEOMETRIC)
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PYXIS (CORINTHIAN)
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RF YALE CUP, P OF THE · -525 to -475
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RF SABOUROFF P · -475 to -425
PYXIS LID (ATHENIAN GEOMETRIC)
PYXIS LID (ATHENIAN GEOMETRIC)
PYXIS (SOUTH ITALIAN, CAMPANIAN)
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PYXIS LID (SOUTH ITALIAN, CAMPANIAN)
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PYXIS (ATHENIAN GEOMETRIC, SILHOUETTE)
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PYXIS (HELLENISTIC, RELIEF)
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PYXIS (CRETAN, ADDED COLOUR)
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PYXIS, FRAGMENTS (CORINTHIAN, BLACK-FIGURE)
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Epoque / période : bronze ancien ; cycladique ancien II Date de création/fabrication : XXVIIe siècle
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Epoque / période : géométrique Date de création/fabrication : 3e quart VIIIe s. av. J.-C. ; 1e quart
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Douris · Epoque / période : archaïque ; figures noires Date de création/fabrication : 1e quart Ve s. av. J.-C
pyxis associée à un couvercle
pyxis associée à un couvercle
classe du peintre d'Oxford 237 · Epoque / période : archaïque ; figures noires Date de création/fabrication : 1e quart Ve s. av. J.-C
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