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Pyxis (box with lid)
Pyxis (box with lid)

Pyxis (box with lid)

Datemid - late 8th century B.C.
Object number63.69
Published ReferencesBliquez, Lawrence J. Classical Vases and Containers in the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum. Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1985, no. 5, p. 10 S.A.M. Engagement Book, 1965 (Sept 12-15)
Credit LineNorman and Amelia Davis Classical Collection
Dimensions6 7/16 x 6 9/16 in. (16.3 x 16.7 cm.)
MediumCeramic
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Persian
12th to early 13th century
Object number: 38.139
Photo: Paul Macapia
First Nations, Nuu-chah-nulth, Hesquiat
ca. 1880
Object number: 91.1.22
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
First Nations, Nuxalk
ca. 1880
Object number: 91.1.95
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Chinese
8th century
Object number: 2010.37.8
Figure of Mercury
Roman
ca. 1st century
Object number: 68.201
Harun Farocki
2009-2010
Object number: 2012.12.1
Harun Farocki
2009-2010
Object number: 2012.12.2
Harun Farocki
2009-2010
Object number: 2012.12.3
Harun Farocki
2009-2010
Object number: 2012.12.4
Container for cosmetics:  pyxis, ripe animal style
Greek
ca. 600 B.C.
Object number: 67.122
Photo: Paul Macapia
Charles Edenshaw
ca. 1890
Object number: 91.1.130