Lot Essay
Cf. H. A. Cahn, Early Art in Greece, Andre Emmerich Gallery Inc., New York, 1965, pp. 39-44, for similar pyxides.
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CIRCA 770-740 B.C.
Details
AN ATTIC GEOMETRIC POTTERY LIDDED PYXIS
CIRCA 770-740 B.C.
The circular body with short convex sides and flanged rim, decorated with encircling lines between friezes of multiple zigzag, the underside with a rosette of crossed petals bordered by concentric rings, the disc lid with ribbed finial, brown painted concentric bands and frieze of rays around the rim, the lid and interior rim of bowl with two sets of twin pierced holes, repaired
4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm.) high; 5¾ in. (14.6 cm.) diam.
CIRCA 770-740 B.C.
The circular body with short convex sides and flanged rim, decorated with encircling lines between friezes of multiple zigzag, the underside with a rosette of crossed petals bordered by concentric rings, the disc lid with ribbed finial, brown painted concentric bands and frieze of rays around the rim, the lid and interior rim of bowl with two sets of twin pierced holes, repaired
4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm.) high; 5¾ in. (14.6 cm.) diam.
Provenance
Acquired in 1988.
Special notice
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