| Collection: | University Museum, University of Pennsylvania |
| Summary: | Geometric ornament on the body and four plastic horses on the lid. |
| Ware: | Attic Geometric |
| Date: | ca. 750 BC - ca. 735 BC |
| Dimensions: | D. 0.335 m. |
| Shape: | Pyxis |
| Ceramic Phase: | Middle Geometric |
| Period: | Geometric |
Condition:
The surface of the pyxis is worn and faded.
Decoration Description:
The body is divided into panels containing meanders, swastikas, checkerboard patterns, herringbone patterns and simple hatching. The bottom of the pyxis is decorated with an elaborate pattern—a curved swastika in the center of radiating circles filled with double lozenges. The effect is flame-like. Four horses stand side-by-side on the lid. They are painted black with reserved rectangular panels on their chests painted with dot-filled diamonds.
Collection History:
The pyxis was purchased by Georges Nicole for the University Museum, Philadelphia, in 1930.
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