Lot 18F
Classical World, Magna Graecia, southern Italy, Apulia, ca. 300 BCE. This is a fine intact example of a pyxis, a cylindrical, lidded box used mostly by women to hold cosmetics, jewelry, and other important items. The lids are often decorated with scenes from a wedding; this one shows a "lady of fashion", often believed to show a woman with her hair done elaborately for her marriage day. The pyxis may have been a gift given to a bride, or simply a keepsake to remember an important and (hopefully) happy day. The artistry of this particular example is clear when looking at the wheel-spun clay on the lid. Size: 6.1" W x 2" H (15.5 cm x 5.1 cm)
Provenance: Ex - Prominent LA County collector who acquired these prior to 2000
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- Condition: Base has been repaired from one crack down middle; lid is intact. Wear to paint on surface and very minor chipping.
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