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cite as: https://uremuseum.org/record/REDMG:1926.99.59

Accession_Number

REDMG:1926.99.59

Shape

Pyxis; handleless bowl

Shape_description

Flaring rim , with flat lip, narrowing to a nearly cylindrical body (slightly concave) that tapers sharply at the base, to a low conical foot with concave underside. No lid.

Material

Fabric

Boeotian

Fabric_description

Munsell_color

7.5YR 6/4

Decoration

The interior and the rim are coated with a streaky black glaze. Exterior: dots, black band, floral zone comprised of inverted lotuses alternating with palmettes, both rising from volutes, black band, double band of alternating black dots. Reserved resting surface and underside, except for two concentric red bands, one on interior vertical wall.

Inscriptions

Condition

Intact, apart from small scratches on rim and base.

Technique/Style

Floral ware

Provenance

Period

High Classical

Date

425-400

Dating_details

Artist

Attribution

Image

2003.93.0408.jpg	Oblique view of a Boeotian floral-ware pyxis.
2003.94.0113.jpg	Front view of a Boeotian floral-ware pyxis.
2003.94.0114.jpg	Front view of a Boeotian floral-ware pyxis.
2003.94.0115.jpg	Front view of a Boeotian floral-ware pyxis.
2003.94.0116.jpg	Front view of a Boeotian floral-ware pyxis.
2003.94.0117.jpg	Top view of a Boeotian floral-ware pyxis, showing the interior.
2003.94.0118.jpg	Bottom view of a Boeotian floral-ware pyxis, showing the underside.
2003.94.0119.jpg	Oblique view, from slightly above, of a Boeotian floral-ware pyxis.
2004.99.0774.jpg	Oblique view of a Boeotian floral-ware pyxis.
2004.99.0775.jpg	Front view of a Boeotian floral-ware pyxis, showing dots, floral decoration and palmettes.
2004.99.0776.jpg	Front view of a Boeotian floral-ware pyxis, showing dots, floral decoration and palmettes.
2004.99.0777.jpg	Front view of a Boeotian floral-ware pyxis, showing dots, floral decoration and palmettes.
2004.99.0778.jpg	Front view of a Boeotian floral-ware pyxis, showing dots, floral decoration and palmettes.
2004.99.0779.jpg	Top view of the bottom of a Boeotian floral-ware pyxis, showing the base.