Pyxis

Description

Pyxis of pale red earthenware decorated with panels of birds and animals and geometric designs in lustrous brown paint: Greek, Attic, Geometric style, 8th century BC

Museum reference

A.1956.429

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Pyxis

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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