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Accession_Number

27.4.2

Shape

Pyxis

Shape_description

There are two holes pierced below the rim to take cord for hanging.

Material

Terracotta

Fabric

Boeotian

Fabric_description

Munsell_color

Decoration

Large part of one side smeared(?). The paint is fired red throughout. On the rim is a red band, the inside of the pot is completely red, though the glaze appears black towardes the centre. On the outside, a thick red band lies above two rows of leaves, separated by a thin band. Below the second row of leaves is another thick band, which reaches nearly to the rim of the foot. The foot rim and base are reserved.

Inscriptions

Condition

Incomplete and repaired in seven pieces. The band on the rim, has mostly been rubbed away and on the inside there is a lot of greyish/white deposit. There are lots of small scratches all over the surface, including one long, deeper one at the base of the pot on the inside. On the outside, the glaze has also been rubbed away in patches, and on the leaves there are patches where it has come away in flakes. The foot is in pretty good condition, except for a white/cream deposit.

Technique/Style

Black figure

Provenance

Period

Date

425-375

Dating_details

Artist

Attribution

Image

2002.97.0255.jpg	Front view of a Boeotian black figure pyxis, showing missing section and exterior pattern.
2002.97.0256.jpg	Front view of black figure pyxis glued together from many fragments.
2002.97.0257.jpg	View of black figure pyxis looking into mouth, showing large chip to the rim.
2002.97.0258.jpg	Side view of black figure pyxis, resting on its rim.
2002.97.0259.jpg	Base of black figure Boeotian pyxis.
2003.17.0003.jpg	Side view of a Boeotian black-figure pyxis.
2004.14.0002.jpg	Side view of black figure pyxis, resting on its rim.