Pyxis cover

Description

Conical pyxis cover of pale red earthenware decorated in lustrous brown paint, with knob surmounted by the figures of four horses: Greek, Attic, Geometric style, 8th century BC

Museum reference

A.1956.429 A

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Pyxis cover

Production information

Attica, Greece, Southern Europe

Date

8th century BC

Physical description

Earthenware, pale red, decorated in lustrous brown paint

Exhibitions

• Art of Ceramics (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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