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Fragments (3); Late 8th - Early 7th century BCE; 21.53

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleFragments (3)

About this objectThree fragments of Greek proto-Corinthian pottery.

The first two triangular fragments are from a flanged low-conical pyxis lid, and are joined to form a semicircle. Made from light buff terracotta. The decoration, which has fired brown, consists of a circle of rays above two lines to either side of seven-row dicing or chequerboard pattern. A pyxis was a container used in the home, made for personal items and treasures.

The third separate fragment is made of a buff terracotta. The decoration, which has also fired brown, consists of a single ray below six horizontal lines topped by four verticals to the left of chevrons.

Date MadeLate 8th - Early 7th century BCE

Place MadeGreece

Medium and MaterialsCeramic: Pottery

Style and IconographyCorinthian

TechniqueThrowing (pottery technique)

Measurements(i) and (ii): 75x33x20mm
(iii): 43x30x10mm

Subject and Association KeywordsPersonal beauty

Subject and Association KeywordsSocial life and customs

Named CollectionThe James Logie Memorial Collection, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Object number21.53