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Pyxis: GR.3.2008

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Small late geometric - early Proto-Corinthian pyxis with high basket handles; decorated in handle zone with rows of parallel zigzag lines (proto-birds), with a shorter row below, the rest of the body covered in parallel lines; the overall impression is of dark on light ground. Lid missing.

Notes

History note: C. Martin Robertson

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.4 cm
Width: 8.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given

Dating

8th Century BC, Early
About -0730 BC - About -0700 BC

School or Style

Late geometric - early Proto-Corinthian

Identification numbers

Accession number: GR.3.2008
Primary reference Number: 166271

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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