KTH2694 (Classical Attic Pyxis) [permalink] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
KTH Container 23, bag 1
Comment
KTHJJB
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Comparanda
cf. AgoraXII, pp. 174-175, 327, nos. 1291-1293, pl. 43 (Pyxis Type B; B. A. Sparkes and L. Talcott)
Description
Attic Pyxis. Straight wall with triangular flange. Black glaze over all. Hellenistic.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Fine, moderately soft clay, slightly micaceous, with few inclusions and voids. Thick, even, lustrous black glaze survives in large patches but chipped.
Preservation comment
One small sherd preserves small part of body. Extensive, slight abrasion and chipping; heavily worn edges; sparse specks of encrustation.
Estimated body diameter
0.16
Preserved height
0.021
Has geographic origin
Attica
Belongs to Historical Period
Classical (Historical Period)
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph