The Pyxis, by an unknown artist, is a small, cylindrical container made of stone. The container has a circular base with two raised rings around the bottom edge. The body of the container is short and cylindrical. The lid is domed with three concentric rings on top and a small circular knob in the center. The entire object has a light-colored stone appearance with a rough texture. The background is dark gray.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 900 × 720 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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