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
Height (excluding lid): 8.5cm
Circumference: 36cm
Museum number: L86
Vermeule catalogue number: Vermeule 516
On display: Library-Dining Room
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