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Caption

Greek. Cosmetic Box (Pyxix), 7th century B.C.E.. Clay, slip, Fragment a: 1 3/4 x Diam. 4 3/8 in. (4.4 x 11.1 cm) Fragment b: 1 7/16 x Diam. 4 5/16 in. (3.7 x 10.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X249.80a-b.

Culture

Greek

Title

Cosmetic Box (Pyxix)

Date

7th century B.C.E.

Period

Geometric Period, possibly

Geography

Place made: Southern region, Italy

Medium

Clay, slip

Classification

Vessel

Dimensions

Fragment a: 1 3/4 x Diam. 4 3/8 in. (4.4 x 11.1 cm) Fragment b: 1 7/16 x Diam. 4 5/16 in. (3.7 x 10.9 cm)

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X249.80a-b

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