Black-Figure Pyxis (Cylindrical Lidded Box): Animals

Cleveland Museum of Art

The object is a cylindrical lidded box with a rounded body and a short foot. The box is primarily beige with brown, black, and red designs. The lid has a small knob on top. The body of the box features a dog design in brown with white lines, surrounded by flower-like motifs and other decorative elements. The box has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The lid is decorated with concentric circles and lines. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray surface that the box sits on.