Pyxis

Maker Corinthian

DateCorinthian period, 600-575 B.C.E.

GeographyCorinth, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

MediumTerracotta

Dimensionsoverall: 5 1/4 in. x 6 1/2 in. (13.3 cm x 16.5 cm)

ClassificationDECORATIVE ARTS

Credit LineGift of Harriet W. Allen (Class of 1924)

Object number1950.22.c

Status

On view

RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws

Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA

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