Banquet Pyxis

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Banquet Pyxis by an unknown artist depicts an ancient cylindrical container made of stone. The object is approximately a half-cylinder, with two short protrusions at the top on either side. It features a hole in the center of the top edge. The surface is dark gray with lighter gray weathering and visible scratches. The exterior is carved with relief images of multiple figures in a procession, some wearing headdresses and holding objects like bowls or cups. The figures appear to be engaged in a banquet scene. The background of the image is a plain grey surface, transitioning to a darker grey towards the top.