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Container for cosmetics: pyxis, ripe animal style
Container for cosmetics: pyxis, ripe animal style

Container for cosmetics: pyxis, ripe animal style

Dateca. 600 B.C.
Maker Corinthian
Maker Greek
Object number67.122
Published ReferencesBliquez, Lawrence J. Classical Vases and Containers in the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum. Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1985, no. 8, p. 13
Credit LineNorman and Amelia Davis Classical Collection
Dimensions2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) Diam.: 3 3/4 in.
MediumEarthenware
Pyxis (box with lid)
Pyxis (box with lid)
Greek, Attica
mid - late 8th century B.C.
Object number: 63.69
Kylix (Wine Cup)
Kylix (Wine Cup)
Corinthian
7th century B.C. - 6th century B.C.
Object number: 63.68
Image Not Available for Aryballos (oil jar)
Aryballos (oil jar)
Corinthian
ca. 600 B.C.-500 B.C.
Object number: 69.98
Image Not Available for Corinthian Stater
Corinthian Stater
Corinthian
ca. 350 B.C.
Object number: 56.218
Ladies' antique cosmetics box
Congolese
Object number: 2001.956
Ladie's cosmetics box
Congolese
Object number: 2001.958
Lady's antique cosmetics box, lidded
Congolese
Object number: 2001.959
Jar: Animal Relief Decoration
Jar: Animal Relief Decoration
Egyptian
Hellenistic
Object number: 56.24
Oil or Perfume container: Alabastron, Lotus Flowers
Oil or Perfume container: Alabastron, Lotus Flowers
Greek
ca. 600 B.C.
Object number: 63.67
Image Not Available for Container in the form of a humped bull
Container in the form of a humped bull
Persian
ca. 1000 - 1 BCE
Object number: 60.39
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Animal Attendant
Chinese
Object number: 33.20.1
Vessel in form of a bird
Vessel in form of a bird
Amlash
ca. 1000 B.C.
Object number: 63.173