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Bowl-shaped terracotta vessel with a foot, glazed in red with black figures encircling its body.
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Greece / late 6th century BCE

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)

Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)

Look closely at Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects). Bowl-shaped terracotta vessel with a foot, glazed in red with black figures encircling its body.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What would you notice if you had a full minute with this object? The Art Institute dates Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects) to late 6th century BCE.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Greek; Athens made this vessel. The museum dates it late 6th century BCE.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Art Institute of ChicagoPyxis (Container for Personal Objects)

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