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Pyxis
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<em>Pyxides </em>came in a huge variety of sizes, shapes, and materials in the ancient world. Images of <em>pyxides </em>in Greek art often show them being used by women, which has led scholars to believe that they may have been used to hold jewelry or cosmetics. This <em>pyxis </em>is one of few surviving examples made from stone, signifying that it may have had an elite owner.
| Artist / Maker | Greece, Attic |
|---|---|
| Date | 400–300 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Greece, Attic |
| Medium | marble |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); Overall: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.); Diameter of lid: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Stone |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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