Geometric Lidded Pyxis

Title: Geometric Lidded Pyxis
Inventory Number: A0009
Date Acquired: 1963
Source: George Allen, Hesperia Art
Provenance: Boeotian?
From Date: -699
To Date: -600
Description: N.9a: Low shallowly convex body decorated, between bands of groups of 3 narrow stripes, w upper zone of multiple zig-zags, lower zone of short vertical stripes; broad stripe at base. Two pairs of suspension holes opposite one another on inner rim. N.9b: Fairly flat lid with tall conical handle; concentric stripes around surface of lid, narrow at edge; single broad stripe at center; and solidly coated at base of handle which is decorated with concentric narrow stripes. 2 pairs of suspension holes opposite one another near edge.
State of Preservation: N.9a: Restored from 2 pieces, one constituting slightly more than half vertically, surface chips and wear of painted decoration. N.9b: Restored from 7 fragments, chipping particularly on edges.
Height: N.9a 6.0 cm; N.9b 12.77 cm
Max Diameter: N.9a 14.6 cm
Rim Diameter: N.9a 10.15 cm
Color: Clay body 5YR 7/8 (reddish-yellow); painted decoration 5YR 3/2 (dark reddish-brown).
Notes: SMA file photo. Slide Coll
Type: vessel
Material: fired clay