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A Corinthian (Greek) pyxis (cylindrical box for toilet articles) with lid, decorated with red stripes on the body.

Probably 5th or 4th century BC

Pottery, the colouring black on buff clay

Height: 11.5cm
Height (excluding lid): 8.5cm
Circumference: 36cm

Museum number: L86

Vermeule catalogue number: Vermeule 516help-vermeule-catalogue-number

On display: Library-Dining Room
All spaces are in No. 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields unless identified as in No. 12, Soane's first house. For tours https://www.soane.org/your-visit


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