Lidded Italo-Corinthian Pyxis

Title: Lidded Italo-Corinthian Pyxis
Inventory Number: A0008
Date Acquired: Unknown
Source: None
Provenance: Italy.
From Date: -599
To Date: -500
Description: N.8a: Low convex-bodied pyxis w primary decoration on body between narrow stripes: heraldic sphinxes on either side of incised staff with two stars above , another below; at rear grazing deer and lion; blob rosettes in field; figures and rosettes decorated with incision; low flaring base decorated with dark stripe on bottom edge. N.8b: Lid, probably not belonging, fairly flat with conical handle, decorated with narrow concentric stripes with top of handle solidly coated.
State of Preservation: N.8a: Paint badly worn all over minor chips from rim and body. N.8b: slightly chipped particularly at edge.
Height: N.8a 5.66 cm; N.8b 7.19 cm
Max Diameter: N.8a 8.55 cm; N.8b 7.91 cm
Rim Diameter: N.8a 5.3 cm; N.8b 7.91 cm
Color: N.8a: Clay body 2.5Y 8/2 (white); discolored surface: 2.5Y 5/4 (light olive brown); painted decoration: 10YR 3/3 (dark brown). N.8b: Clay body 10YR 8/3 (very pale brown), discolored surface: 10YR 5/2 (grayish brown); painted decoration 10YR 2/2 (very dark brown).
Notes: Slide Coll
Type: vessel
Material: fired clay